Is the raising of the forefinger by worshippers in the mosque when the Imam recites verses of glorification considered an innovation that necessitates condemnation, and if so, how should it be condemned?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The dictates that a worshiper should point with his index finger during his and supplications whenever the word "Allah" (the Glorious Name) is mentioned, based on what has been authentically reported from the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. As for the congregants pointing with their index fingers when the Imam recites a verse that glorifies Allah or mentions His beautiful names, this has no basis and is contrary to the Sunnah.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
Read the full answer on Ftawyhttps://ftawy.com/en/questions/10386
Where this answer came from
- Source platform
- Ftawy
- Original fatwa ID
- 10386
- Added here
- . This is when the answer was added to El Fatwa, not the fatwa's date.
- Text
- Summary from Ftawy's records, reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
- Read the full ruling
- Read the full answer on Ftawy