Marrying one's brother's wife after his demise

· 28 Rajab 1440 AH1 min readEnglish
Nikaah & Marriage IssuesThose women with whom nikaah is permissible

Question

If my brother died, can I marry his wife?

Answer

Yes.

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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