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How many men make a jamaat?

Published as How many people are required for Jamaat Salaah

18 Aug 2013 · 11 Shawwal 1434 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

How many men make a jamaat?

Answer

At least two people.

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

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

عن أبي قلابة عن مالك بن الحويرث قال : قدمت على رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم أنا وابن عم لي فقال لنا إذا سافرتما فأذنا وأقيما وليؤمكما أكبركما (الترمذي رقم 205)

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

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