Going for Hajj after becoming baaligh
Question
My question is at what age can a boy go for hajj for it to be accepted?
Answer
When he reaches the age of puberty.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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