Pausing after the first aayat of Surah Kahf
Question
Should we stop without taking a breath, and then continue recitation with the same breath at the end of the first Aayah of Suratul Kahf?
Answer
There are two opinions. One is allowing the breaking of the breath as per the method of Imaam Jazari (rahimahullah) and the other is that the pause is compulsory without breaking the breath as per the method of Imaam Shaatibi (rahimahullah).
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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