Is a person who does not perform Salaah a Muslim?
Question
If you don't pray five times salaah, are you still a muslim? even though you believe in them that they are obligatory.
Answer
Yes, definitely.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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