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Son in law burying his mother in law

· 7 Rabiʻ I 1448 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it permissible for a son in law to bury his mother in law who only has daughters?

Answer

Yes, it is permissible. Though it is better that her other mahram relatives (e.g. her nephews) go in the qabr to bury her.

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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