Please tell me if I have to wear hijab infront of my mom's uncle. He is like my own uncle.

· 20 Rajab 1422 AH1 min readFatwa 3916English

Question

He is my mom's mom's brother by blood. Please give me Hadiths or ayats. Jazak Allahu Khair brother.

Answer

Your mother's brother is a Mahram (prohibited in marriage) to you. You do not have to make Hijaab in front of him.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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