Shar'ee mile in kilometers

Q: Please explain how many kilometers are equal to 1 shar'ee meel (mile). It is mentioned in Beheshti Zewer under the ruling of tayammum. Generally in length; 1 mile = 1.6 km. Is there any diifernce between a shar'ee mile or and English mile? If yes please explain.

A: One shar`ee mile is approximately 1.828 kilometers.

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Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)