Rinsing the mouth before eating
Question
Is it a Sunnah or Mustahab to rinse the mouth before eating?
Answer
To rinse the mouth before eating is not considered as Sunnah.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
Re: – Ashraful Ahkaam Pg.304
- Answered by
- Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Mohammed Desai Saheb
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