Spouses having relation when a child has chickenpox

· 8 Jumada II 1445 AH1 min readEnglish
Nikaah & Marriage IssuesMasaail relating to intimacy

Question

Can a married couple have marital relations when one of their children in the house has chickenpox?

Answer

Yes, it is permissible for the spouses to have relations.

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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