Father desirous of daughter doing hifz

· 8 Jumada I 1439 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I am a 21 year old Muslimah. My father wants me to start hifz with him at home (he is an aalim and haafiz). Am I obliged? I feel overwhelmed

Answer

If you can manage it then listen to him.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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