Question:
Assalamualaikum Mawlana Shaykh Nazim, Mawlana Shaykh Hisham and all eshaykh staff.
During the tashahud, I raise my right finger during Shahadah until the end of Salawat Ibrahimiyyah. Is this correct? Or am I supposed to lower my right finger after Shahadah in the tashahud.?(I’m following Shafi’i fiqh.) What do I do if I have been doing things wrongly in my prayers? Thank you in advance for all your help and guidance.
Answer:
wa `alaykum salam,
In the Shafi’i madhab you raise your finger at the time of Shahada and keep it like that until tasleem. It is considered makrooh to move the finger.
Imam Senad Agic
Head Imam (IABNA)
The Islamic Association of Bosniaks in North America
American Islamic Center – Chicago
