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Islamic Ruling on Hand-Folding Gesture and Emoji Use

❖ Islamic Ruling on Hand-Folding Gesture and the Use of 🙏 Emoji ❖
Answer by: Fadhīlat al-ʿĀlim Khidr Ḥayāt حفظه الله

❖ Question:​


Is it permissible for a Muslim to join hands (🙏🏻🙏) — whether for apology or any other purpose?


❖ Answer:​


✿ Non-Islamic Gesture:​


Some people fold their hands when apologizing or greeting others. However, this is a custom specific to non-Muslims, particularly Hindus, who use this gesture to say Namaskar or Namaste, which literally means: “I bow to you.”


The emoji (🙏) you referred to is also widely associated with this religious gesture and carries the same connotation.


❖ Islamic Perspective:​


✔ This act falls under the category of Tashabbuh bil-Kuffār — imitation of disbelievers — which is not permissible in Islam.


✔ A Muslim, when seeking forgiveness, should raise their hands in supplication (🤲), directing their request only to Allah ﷻ.


✖ Seeking duʿāʾ (supplication) from another human being or adopting non-Islamic cultural practices is not allowed.


❖ Conclusion:​


❌ Folding hands in front of someone — whether to apologize or for any other social gesture — is not an Islamic practice.
❌ The use of the 🙏 emoji by Muslims is also inappropriate, as it symbolizes a religious and cultural expression alien to Islam.


✔ Muslims are urged to preserve their Islamic identity and avoid adopting the customs of other religions, especially those with pagan or polytheistic roots.
 
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