Drinking with the right hand
Question
Is it sunnah to hold the glass with both hands while drinking water. What is the sunnah practice?
Answer
It is sunnah to drink with the right hand.
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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