Itikaf FAQs (32/50)

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Question

Can a mu’takif make tayamum on the mat of the masjid (straw mat) or wall or not?

Answer

If the mat (straw) has dust, then tayamum will be permissible. However, some books of fiqh mention that it is makroo to make tayamum on the walls of the masjid. (323)

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