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Taking a baby for massages to strengthen the limbs

· 7 Rajab 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

If someone regularly takes baby for massage with the belief that this will help to strengthen and mold the limbs properly also the molding of the baby's head. Is this okay?

Answer

Yes.

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

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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