Questioner: During Tashahhud we say ‘Ashadu an la ilaha illallah’. We raise our index finger Well, is that to signify that God is one or what is the actual reason for I can’t seem to find it in a Hadith?
Huzoor (rh): I Think it is a natural Expression, Which has been in fact given a place of recognition in Islam. In many languages, I have noticed people when they speak something with Zeal or be deeper involvement. They start moving their hands. To signify that the body is with the meaning of this of the discussion, whatever they’re saying their whole heart body is with it and That is why the more Sentimental the people are, More body movements, they include in their conversations like the Italians like the Spanish. You know?
Questioner: Yes
They speak about half the language with their body motions and the rest with the time. So, the more conservative Use this method less, but always still some people somehow Add the body motions along with the subject of discussion. So, I believe that it has two significance: number one what is one as you noticed and Number two in the prayer, you know, the entire body could not participate in there So that’s just one little finger, you know Representing you. Yes in saying that. Yes We are in it. And Then this is also the finger which is generally pointing finger When you point at something you don’t do it like this or that, you know, it’s always naturally, you know Oh, well, this is the finger which is used to that, So that also is a pointer That that God, you know, he’s our God, one God
Questioner: Thank you
