Shaking while reciting Quraan

· 15 Jumada II 1441 AH1 min readEnglish
Qur'anEtiquettes and respect for the Quraan

Question

Is it permissible to rock back and forth while reciting the Quraan?

Answer

This is not a sunnat practice.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

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Q: Is it imitating the non-Muslims because the Jewish people rock back and forth while reciting the Torah?

A: This is not an imitation, it is just an act of convenience.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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