Spending on one's family on the day of Aashura

Q: In the Hadith regarding increasing your spending on Aashura

1. Who does the word ahl or iyaal refer to?

2. Will I get the reward mentioned in the Hadith Sharif if I give gifts to my immediate family i. e. Wife and children?

3. My Extended family e.g. Siblings, nephews, in-laws etc?

4. My Friends?

5. My Students?

A:

1. Household, family.

2 - 3. Insha-Allah.

4 - 5. We advise you not to overdo this. Just keep it within your family.

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

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)