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Mother in law living in the same house with the son in law after his wife passes away

· 13 Muharram 1447 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

If the wife passes away, can her mother live in the same house with the son in law as she has to take care of the children?

Answer

Yes, it is permissible if there is no fear of them falling into fitnah.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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