The manner of raising the finger during the tashahhud
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Question:
He asks: Which is more correct regarding moving the finger or not moving it during the tashahhud? And what is the correct manner in that?
Answer:
Raising the finger during the tashahhud when mentioning the Majesty of Allah is a recommended practice (sunnah). Raising the index finger at that time is a recommended practice (sunnah) as a sign of the oneness of Allah (tawhid). If he does not raise it, there is no harm; his prayer is valid. If he wishes to move it or not move it, the matter is the same in this regard. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
He asks: Which is more correct regarding moving the finger or not moving it during the tashahhud? And what is the correct manner in that?
Answer:
Raising the finger during the tashahhud when mentioning the Majesty of Allah is a recommended practice (sunnah). Raising the index finger at that time is a recommended practice (sunnah) as a sign of the oneness of Allah (tawhid). If he does not raise it, there is no harm; his prayer is valid. If he wishes to move it or not move it, the matter is the same in this regard. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/300 — archive.org (15:45)
The Arabic text is a machine transcription of the audio recording.