Reciting Surah Faatihah at the time of tashahhud if one does not know tashahhud
Question
Is it permissible to recite Surah Fatiha at the time of tashahhud if you don’t know what to say.
Answer
He must read some tasbeehaat, and as soon as possible learn the tashahhud.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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