Peace be upon you. What is the ruling on clapping for men?
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Clapping is not for men, and many scholars have disliked it for them due to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, saying: "Clapping is only for women." It is also among the acts of the جاهلية (pre-Islamic era) when worshipping or expressing admiration for an event.
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