Age for hurmat-e-musaaharat to take place
Question
What should be the age of a male and female for hurmat-e-musaaharat to take place?
Answer
If the female is 9 years or older and she is touched with lust by a baaligh male, hurmat-e-musaaharah will become established.
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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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