When performing wudhu, is it permissible to see one's face in the mirror?
Published as Looking at oneself in the mirror while making wudhu
Question
When performing wudhu, is it permissible to see one's face in the mirror?
Answer
Yes, it is permissible.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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