What is the ruling on moving the index finger during the tashahhud in prayer?
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Question:
The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, is this ruling correct, that the pointing with the index finger in the tashahhud is done without moving it, because the word "moving" is anomalous? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
The matter is broad, and praise be to Allah. If he does not move the index finger at all, there is no blame on him and his prayer is complete. If he raises the index finger without moving it, there is nothing wrong with it. If he raises it and moves it, there is nothing wrong with it. The matter is broad in this, and there is no need for much argumentation in these matters.
The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, is this ruling correct, that the pointing with the index finger in the tashahhud is done without moving it, because the word "moving" is anomalous? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
The matter is broad, and praise be to Allah. If he does not move the index finger at all, there is no blame on him and his prayer is complete. If he raises the index finger without moving it, there is nothing wrong with it. If he raises it and moves it, there is nothing wrong with it. The matter is broad in this, and there is no need for much argumentation in these matters.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم تحريك السبابة في التشهد في الصلاة؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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