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Checking if the Tefillin are Positioned Correctly

Question

Is it preferable not to look in the mirror to check if the Tefillin are positioned correctly, or is it better to look?

Answer

One may do as one prefers, either way is acceptable.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 182, Orach Chaim, Siman 34, Responsa Divrei Chaim

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