Person over the age of 80 not performing salaah
Question
I'd like to know if there is any ruling with regards to a person that has passed the age of 80 and they do not perform salaah.
Answer
If he is in his senses, then salaah is compulsory upon him.
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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