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Is it permissible to read janazah salaah on two floors?

Published as Performing Janaazah Salaah on two floors

· 14 Jumada I 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it permissible to read janazah salaah on two floors?

Answer

Yes, it is permissible. However, the correct sequence is that the upper floor should only be occupied once the bottom floor is full.

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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