Carrying one's child in a sling while performing umrah
Question
I will be performing umrah with my 3 month old son. Can I carry him in a sling? It is just a long cloth and I will tie him on my belly with it.
Answer
Yes, it is permissible.
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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