Going with one's grandmothers sister and her husband for umrah
Question
My father sadly passed away this year and I would love to go for umrah, can I go with my grandmother's sister and her husband? He is over 70 years old and he is like a grandfather to me. I am 25 years old.
Answer
No.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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