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Holding one's baby while performing salaah
Question
Is it possible in hanafi fiqh to hold ones baby or toddler during salah, if they are upset? When my child is upset it is very difficult to leave him when I pray. Does this depend on whether one knows they have or might have a dirty nappy?
Answer
If one holds the child during salaah and the child's napkin is not soiled with any impurity, then one's salaah will be valid. However, if the child's napkin is soiled with impurity, then one's salaah will not be valid.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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