Seeing dirt under one's nails after Salaah
Question
I sometimes find after performing Salaah, a little dirt under my nails. Most often my nails are short. What will be the condition of my Salaah? Is it valid?
Answer
It is valid.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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