The ruling on moving the index finger during the tashahhud
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Q250: The questioner asks: What is the ruling on moving the index finger during the tashahhud in prayer? Are there specific words recited while moving the index finger, and what is the wisdom behind this?
A250: The ruling on moving the index finger during the tashahhud is that it is a recommended practice (sunnah). It is done when the Name of Allah is mentioned; when the Name of Allah is mentioned, one moves the index finger. The wisdom behind this is a reference to the oneness of Allah (tawhid). Then, when one says, “Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings. Peace be upon us and upon the righteous servants of Allah. I bear witness that there is no deity but Allah,” he moves his index finger when the Name of Allah is mentioned, as a reference to the oneness of Allah. Moving it is a recommended practice (sunnah), not an obligation.
A250: The ruling on moving the index finger during the tashahhud is that it is a recommended practice (sunnah). It is done when the Name of Allah is mentioned; when the Name of Allah is mentioned, one moves the index finger. The wisdom behind this is a reference to the oneness of Allah (tawhid). Then, when one says, “Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings. Peace be upon us and upon the righteous servants of Allah. I bear witness that there is no deity but Allah,” he moves his index finger when the Name of Allah is mentioned, as a reference to the oneness of Allah. Moving it is a recommended practice (sunnah), not an obligation.
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