What is the ruling on clinging to the windows or doors of the Haram?
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Question:
If a person rubs himself against the windows or doors of the Haram and believes that this is a means of drawing near to Allah?
Answer:
This is a religious innovation (bid'ah). If he believes it and seeks it, it becomes associating partners with Allah (shirk). However, if he thinks it is a means of drawing near and obedience, it is a religious innovation (bid'ah), and he must be taught.
Q: Is it to be denounced?
A: It is to be denounced, and he is to be taught that it is a religious innovation (bid'ah).
If a person rubs himself against the windows or doors of the Haram and believes that this is a means of drawing near to Allah?
Answer:
This is a religious innovation (bid'ah). If he believes it and seeks it, it becomes associating partners with Allah (shirk). However, if he thinks it is a means of drawing near and obedience, it is a religious innovation (bid'ah), and he must be taught.
Q: Is it to be denounced?
A: It is to be denounced, and he is to be taught that it is a religious innovation (bid'ah).
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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