Is it allowed to give Islamic salutation during ablution or prayer?
Is it allowed to give islamic salutation during ablution or prayer? ChatGPT said: Excellent question โ you're asking about proper Islamic etiquette, and that's always a beautiful thing to learn more about ๐ ๐น 1. During Ablution (Wudu): Yes, it is allowed to give and return Islamic salutations during wudu (ablution) . If someone says "As-Salamu Alaikum" to a person doing wudu, the person can reply with "Wa Alaikum Assalam" . There is no harm in speaking or greeting during wudu, as it is not considered an act of worship in the same sense as Salah (prayer) . In fact, it is recommended to say Bismillah before starting wudu and some duas afterward โ so speaking is naturally a part of it. ๐น 2. During Prayer (Salah): No, it is not allowed to give or return Islamic salutations during the actual performance of Salah . If someone says "As-Salamu Alaikum" to a person who is praying, the person should not reply until the prayer i...