What is the meaning of baandi?

· 20 Rajab 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

In fazaail-e-amaal, at several places the tazkira of "baandi" occurs. What is it actual meaning? Is it lawful now or not?

Answer

1. Slave girl

2. Slavery does not exist nowadays.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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