Meaning of "murat"
Question
When I attended maktab madrasah, I always heard about murat and I didn't understand anything about it and now when I am teaching maktab I keep telling my kids to cover up the eyes.
Can I have an explanation and if there are any benefits in covering the eyes?
Answer
Actually, the entire head should be removed.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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