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Are Muslims allowed to swim in the Dead Sea?

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The Prophet advised to pass by that area quickly and avoid spending time there because it was the site of the punishment of the people of Lut. dead sea, punishment of lut, sahih bukhari, travel ruling, cursed area https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6o5Rz0IiIIo
Yes, this is a mention in Sahih Bukhari where the Prophet mentioned that this area was where the punishment of the people of Lut came upon. He said if you are there then pass by quickly so we should avoid spending time in this particular area.
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