Spitting in a handkerchief during prayer and turning to the left
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Question:
A questioner says: It is reported in a hadith that spitting in the mosque in front of the one praying is prohibited. If the one praying spits into his handkerchief, is he required to turn to his left when spitting?
Answer:
No, no, that is not correct. He does not spit; rather, he discards the saliva on the ground. As for spitting into his handkerchief or his garment, no, that is the Sunnah (recommended practice).
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
A questioner says: It is reported in a hadith that spitting in the mosque in front of the one praying is prohibited. If the one praying spits into his handkerchief, is he required to turn to his left when spitting?
Answer:
No, no, that is not correct. He does not spit; rather, he discards the saliva on the ground. As for spitting into his handkerchief or his garment, no, that is the Sunnah (recommended practice).
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
Source
شرح العقيدة الواسطية [ صالح الفوزان ] [ 1438هـ ]، الإيمان بما وصف الرسول - صلى الله عليه وسلم - به ربه — islamhouse.com (42:09)
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