From what age should a boy begin making purda from females?
Question
At what age should I teach my son to observe purdah from na-mahram females? He is 11 and we live in joint family system.
Answer
You should teach him immediately that he should begin observing purdah.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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