Can a waladuz zina (illegitimate child) make imamat for taraweeh salaah in Ramadhaan?

Published as Imaamat of an illegitimate child for taraweeh

· 15 Shawwal 1440 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Can a waladuz zina (illegitimate child) make imamat for taraweeh salaah in Ramadhaan?

Answer

Yes, it is valid.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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