Who Is An Orphan
Question
What is the definition of an orphan in Islam?
Answer
That child who has lost his/her father and has still not reached the age of puberty.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
Shaami Vol.6 Pg.688
- Approved by
- Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.
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