Minimum number of individuals required for the validity of Jumuah

Question:-

If there are 3 Baaligh males (which includes the Imaam) present for the Jumuah Salaah, will the Jumuah Salaah be valid? What if there are 3 males and 2 females present?

Answer:-

Three Baaligh males will not suffice. The minimum of four Baaligh males (including the Imaam) are required for the validity of Jumuah. Including two females in lieu of a male will not suffice in this case.

والجماعة وهم ثلاثة رجال غير الإمام ولو كانوا عبيدا أو مسافرين أو مرضى (نور الايضاح – باب الجمعة)

ALLAH TA’ALA KNOWS BEST!

ANSWERED BY:

Mufti Mohammed Desai

Date: 27 Jumadal Ukhra 1443 / 30 January 2022