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Fatwa #1023811 December 2003South Africa

Is it permissible to give Athaan before leaving the house when departing for HAJ. What is the reason / origin of this activity ?

Question

This is a common practise in Cape Town , South Africa, but I have not seen it practised elsewhere. Some scholars term it bid'a..

Answer

The practice of giving Azaan before leaving the house when departing for Hajj has no basis in Shariah.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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