Can a person who is not praying namaaz, use his hand as a 'sutra' in front of a person who is praying namaaz, for people to pass?

· 16 Rabiʻ II 1422 AH1 min readFatwa 3409English
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Can a person who is not praying namaaz, use his hand as a 'sutra' in front of a person who is praying namaaz, for people to pass?

Answer

The person may remain seated in front of a Musallee and serve as a Sutra. People may pass beyond the person sitting in front of the Musallee.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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