Witnesses for nikaah
Question
I would like to know is it permissible that on a daughter's nikaah, her father and brother may be the witness (Gawah)?
Answer
Yes
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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