Kissing the thumbs when the name of Nabi (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) is mentioned
Question
Should we kiss our thumbs and apply them on our eyes when Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wasallam)'s name is mentioned?
Answer
This action has no basis in deen.
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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