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What is the ruling on whistling and humming it?

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Some scholars have reported the dislike of whistling. Allah has condemned the polytheists by saying: "And their prayer at the House was nothing but whistling and clapping." (8:35). "Muka'" (مكاء) is whistling. They would perform whistling and clapping instead of supplication and glorification. Therefore, a Muslim should avoid this act.

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