Applying surma
Question
1. When should one apply surma?
2. What are the benefits of surma?
3. What is the method of applying surma?
Answer
1. It is recommended that it be applied before sleeping.
2. It enhances the sight.
3. Apply it thrice in each eye.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
عن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال اكتحلوا بالإثمد فإنه يجلو البصر وينبت الشعر وزعم أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم كانت له مكحلة يكتحل بها كل ليلة ثلاثة في هذه، وثلاثة في هذه (جامع الترمذي رقم 1757)
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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