Covering the body whilst reciting Quraan
Question
Should a person be covered when reading or reciting the Qur'an for respect?
Answer
Yes, his satr should be covered at least.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
وعن علي رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال له : " يا علي لا تبرز فخذك ولا تنظر إلى فخذ حي ولا ميت " . رواه أبو داود وابن ماجه (مشكاة #3112)
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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