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Is it sunnah to make musafaha when greeting another person?

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· 25 Shawwal 1437 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it sunnah to make musafaha when greeting another person? Is musafaha with 1 hand or 2?

Answer

At the time of meeting a Muslim brother, Musaafaha is Sunnah. Musaafaha will be made with both hands.

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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