Is it permissible to talk with oneself?
Published as Talking to oneself
Question
Is it permissible to talk with oneself? I often do it and it makes me feel relaxed. Is it permissible?
Answer
Rather make some zikr.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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