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Performing Asr and Esha Salaah when the time sets in according to the view of Imaam Abu Yusuf (Rahmatullahi Alayh)

· 13 Rabiʻ II 1436 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it ok to read Asar and Esha at the time set by Imam Abu Yusuf, especially if one is reading alone and it is easier to do so at that time.

Answer

No. He should follow the preferred opinion of the Hanafi Mazhab.

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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