Washing the hands in the same plate one had eaten in
Question
Is it permissible to wash the hands in the same plate that we ate the food (after eating)?
Answer
It is against etiquette.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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