In a non-muslim environment where most of the public don't clean themselves (ghusl.etc) Is it OK for a Muslim to use seats on public transport, as they are same seats used by non-muslims?
Question
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In a non-muslim environment where most of the public don't clean themselves (ghusl.etc) Is it OK for a Muslim to use seats on public transport, as they are same seats used by non-muslims?
Answer
It is permissible to use the public transport seats even though they are used by non-Muslims.
The seats do not become impure by non-Muslims using them.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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