Muqtadi repeatedly clearing his throat during ṣalaah without need
Question
What is the ruling on a muqtadi repeatedly clearing his throat during ṣalaah without need, where no audible words are formed—does it nullify the prayer?
Answer
Without a need, it is makrooh to do so in salaah.
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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