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Is our parent in law our mahram? I have come across quoting a hadith that father in law is death.

· 27 Jumada I 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 249English

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Is our parent in law our mahram? I have come across quoting a hadith that father in law is death.

Answer

We have come across a Hadith, 'Brother-in-law is death.'

The father-in-law is a Mahram. However, if there is a fear of illicit relationship between the father-in-law and daughter-in-law, then strict Hijaab must be observed.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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