Is it permissible to kiss the thumbs when the name of the Prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, is mentioned?
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Kissing the thumbs when the muezzin says, "I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah" is an innovation (bid'ah). Nothing has been authentically reported from the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, regarding this.
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