May a person standing in prayer gesture or hint non-verbally to others?
Synopsis
Even non-verbal gestures and hints are prohibited during prayer. However, a rare exception is made for a crying child, where one may signal the child to be quiet, and possibly for signaling the prayer leader in certain circumstances.
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