Sending someone else in one's place after RSVP

· 1 Jumada II 1443 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I want to find out if A and B are invited to a wedding or walima and have to Rsvp. They Rsvp but in their place C and D go. Is it correct if C and D go without asking the host. Or do u have to take permission from the host to take another person in your place.

Answer

They should be asking permission.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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