Question:
1. Could you please explain the word Dafa?
2. What kind of signs is Sunnah to use which is proven by the Prophet (S.A.W.) and Sahabah to stop someone male or female passing in front of you when praying Salaah?
Please provide answer with reference. Jazakallah
Answer:
- The word Dafa’ means to avert.
- The Jurists have written that one should avert the other party by using the hands, head and eyes. This is nevertheless a mere concession. (Raddul Muhtaar, Vol. 1, Page 472)
And Allah Ta’ala knows best
Nezaam bin Yahya Ali
Attested to as correct by:
Mufti Muhammad Ashraf
Darul Iftaa
Jameah Mahmoodiyah
Springs
11 May 2004
20 Rabee’ul Awwal 1425
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