Method of gargling the mouth during ghusal
Question
During ghusl, it is fardh to gargle the mouth. But is it necessary to send water to the back of the mouth by lifting the head and bubbling water from the throat?
Answer
No.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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