1. Can I marry a divorcee with a girl child? 2. If yes, would I be mehram or non-mehram to this girl who's mother I marry?

· 9 Shaʻban 1425 AH1 min readFatwa 12760English
Marriage & DivorceMarriage (Nikah)

Question

I am a divorcee and wish to re-marry again, I have following queires 1. Can I marry a divorcee with a girl child? 2. If yes, would I be mehram or non-mehram to this girl who's mother I marry? 3. Would my responsibilities be same as her biological father? Please answer the above in the view and light of Islam and Hadith.

Answer

It is permissible for you to marry a divorcee. There is nothing wrong with that. You will be a Mahram to the woman?s daughter. If you take care of the child, you will be immensely rewarded for that.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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