Is it permissible to perform Salaat while facing a mirror?

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Shaykh Ebrahim Desai

Answer:

It is discouraged to perform Salaat facing a mirror as it may distract
one from concentration in Salaat. (Nurul Idhaah pg.88)

From: Al Mahmood 13 Q & A from the Darul Ifta
Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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