Darul Ifta Ibn Masood

Facing the feet towards the Qibla whilst reciting Quraan Sharif

· 9 Shawwal 1445 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it permissible to recite the Quraan Sharif in the Masjid with one’s feet facing towards the Qibla?

Answer

Some Ulama have stated that it is Makrooh to face the feet in the direction of the Qiblah, hence one should refrain from doing so without a valid reason.

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Mufti Mohammed Desai
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