Going for hajj with one's son
Question
If a wife has enough money to perform Hajj, but husband is busy because of his job. Is it OK for the woman to go for Hajj with her 16 years old son?
Answer
Yes.
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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