Being a Mahram to one’s mother-in-law
Question
Is the son-in-law classified as a Mahram to his mother-in-law?
Answer
Yes, a son-in-law is a Mahram to his mother-in-law.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
ثمَّ أم الزَّوْجَة تحرم بِنَفس العقد على الْبِنْت وَلَا يشْتَرط الدُّخُول بالبنت حَتَّى إِن من تزوج امْرَأَة تحرم عَلَيْهِ أمهَا دخل بهَا أَو لم يدْخل وَهَذَا قَول عَامَّة الْعلمَاء وَعَامة الصَّحَابَة (تحفة الفقهاء ص122 ج2)
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- Mufti Mohammed Desai
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