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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