Age for hurmat-e-musaaharat to take place

Q: What should be the age of a male and female for hurmat-e-musaaharat to take place?

A: If the female is 9 years or older and she is touched with lust by a baaligh male, hurmat-e-musaaharah will become established.

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

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)