Position of index finger in tashahhud
Question
After the shahadah, should the finger be lowered to rest on the thigh or lowered to be above the thigh?
Answer
It should be lowered slightly above the thigh.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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