Jamiatul Ulama KZN

The implications of breastfeeding

· 22 Rabiʻ II 1447 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

If my sister’s 1-month-old daughter drank a few drops of my breast milk, would that be sufficient for her to be considered my milk daughter (radaa’i daughter)?

If so, would my two sons become her Mahrams, and what would be the ruling regarding my husband—would he also be considered her Mahram?

Answer

Yes, since your niece did drink a few drops of your breast milk, the bond of Hurmat al-Radha‘ah (prohibitive kinship through breastfeeding) is established, as this occurred within the valid period of two lunar years.

As a result, all those who would be considered her Mahrams if she were your biological daughter will now also be her Mahrams. This includes your husband, your sons, her grandparents, uncles, and other such close male relatives. [Shaami 3/209 – al-Muheetul Burhaani 3/68]

And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best

Answered by
Mufti Muhammed Hamza Farooqui, Mufti Taahir Hansa
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