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Is there any diifernce between a shar'ee mile or and English mile?

Published as Shar'ee mile in kilometers

· 21 Safar 1442 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Please explain how many kilometers are equal to 1 shar'ee meel (mile). It is mentioned in Beheshti Zewer under the ruling of tayammum. Generally in length; 1 mile = 1.6 km. Is there any diifernce between a shar'ee mile or and English mile? If yes please explain.

Answer

One shar`ee mile is approximately 1.828 kilometers.

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

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Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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