Washing the hands without drying them before eating
Question
Is it sunnah to:
1. Wash hands before eating?
2. Not dry them before eating?
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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