Changing one's shaikh
Question
I had bay'at with a shaikh. Can I change my shaikh without informing him or is it necessary to inform him?
Answer
If you have a shaikh it is not right to move away from him without a valid reason.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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