Can I make intentions for more than one person?
Published as Nafl qurbaani for more than one person
Question
For nafl qurbani, can we make multiple intentions, i.e. can I make intentions for more than one person?
Answer
Yes.
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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