Is the husband responsible to carry out Qurbaani on behalf of his wife?
Question
Is the husband responsible to give Qurabani on behalf of his wife?
Answer
No, the husband is not responsible to carry out Qurbaani on behalf of his wife. If Qurbaani is compulsory upon the wife, then she should carry it out from her own wealth.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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