Leaving out qurbaani due to saving money for umrah
Question
I am saving money for umrah, can I skip qurbani or not?
Answer
If qurbaani is compulsory upon you, then you will have to do the qurbaani. Leaving out the qurbaani will cause you to become sinful.
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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