Mirror

A mirror is an object that reflects an image. Light that bounces off a mirror will show an image of whatever is in front of it, when focused through the lens of the eye or a camera. Mirrors reverse the direction of the image in an equal yet opposite angle from which the light shines upon it.

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Mirror . Salah (Prayers) . Makruh

Why is praying in front of a mirror considered Makrooh? If the concern is that seeing ourselves may seem like imitating prayer to ourselves, does that mean praying in a room with a mirror nearby is not Makrooh?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 9 months ago

All Islamic rules of Wajib, Haraam, Mustahab, Makrouh and Jaa'ez are based on our own benefit which is best known by Allah (SWT). We gave no right to argue if we really believe in The Absolute Knowledge, Wisdom and Mercy of Allah.

Praying in front of a mirror is Makriuh. If the mirror is nor in front of us while praying, it will not be Makrouh to pray there. After all, Makrouh is not forbidden but it is always better to avoid it.

Wassalam.

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Face . Salah (Prayers) . Mirror

What is the ruling of a mirror in which your face can be seen while praying? Is my prayer valid if I have prayed in a room where the side of my face could be seen in the mirror?

It is Makrouh (disliked) to pray in front of a mirror. The reward I of the prayer will be less but it is not Haraam to do that. Your prayer is valid even with being in front of a mirror. Makrouh is not forbidden.

Wassalam.