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Taking the shahaadah for Islam in the presence of someone

· 25 Safar 1446 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Can one take the sahadah alone without any witness?

Answer

Shahaadah for Islam does not have to be done in the presence of anybody.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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