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Is straightening with one's legs stretched out in the presence of one's parents haraam?

Published as Stretching one's legs in the presence of one's parents

· 16 Jumada II 1440 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

1. Is straightening with one's legs stretched out in the presence of one's parents haraam?

2. What if this is done on the presence of an elder?

3. Is it allowed to sit with one's legs stretched out while eating? Is it showing disrespect to the food?

Answer

1. It is against respect.

2. As above.

3. As above.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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