Consummating the nikaah
Question
Is there a sunnah period in which to consummate the marriage. If yes, what is the period?
Answer
After nikaah, one may consummate the nikaah at any time.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
عن عبد الله بن مسعود قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يا معشر الشباب من استطاع منكم الباءة فليتزوج فإنه أغض للبصر وأحصن للفرج ومن لم يستطع فعليه بالصوم فإنه له وجاء ( مشكاة # 3080)
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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