Can a man marry his wife's stepmother?

· 11 Rajab 1423 AH1 min readFatwa 6683English
Marriage & DivorceMarriage (Nikah)

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Can a man marry his wife's stepmother?

Answer

The wife's stepmother is not a Mahram (not prohibited in marriage).

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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