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Reciting Qur'an while the Azaan is being called out

· 21 Safar 1435 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

When the Azaan is going on, can one continue reading the Quran, is this considered sinful?

Answer

It is permissible, but it is better to stop the recitation.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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