Should a Muslim girl call out the azaan in low voice?
Published as Females calling out the azaan
Question
Should a Muslim girl call out the azaan in low voice?
Answer
Only men should call out the azaan. It is not permissible for a female to call out the azaan.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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