Brother in law being a witness for the nikaah

· 27 Jumada II 1446 AH1 min readEnglish
Nikaah & Marriage IssuesConditions for the validity of NikaahWitnesses

Question

Can my brother in law be regarded as a witness at my sister's nikaah while I, the brother be the wali?

Answer

Yes, it is permissible.

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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