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If a Hanafi man marries a Shafi woman, which mathab should their child follow? Does it make a difference what school of thought the parents should emphasize?

· 5 Rajab 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 1037English

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If a Hanafi man marries a Shafi woman, which mathab should their child follow? Does it make a difference what school of thought the parents should emphasize?

Answer

The wife must follow the husbands school of thought. If he is a Hanafi, the wife will also be a Hanafi.

And Allah Ta`ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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