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What is the distance which one must be travelling in order to be regarded asa Musafir?

· 27 Jumada I 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 315English

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What is the distance which one must be travelling in order to be regarded asa Musafir?

Answer

If one is embarking on a journey of 88km or more, one will be regarded as a Musafir.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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