Mother in law living in the same house with the son in law after his wife passes away
Question
If the wife passes away, can her mother live in the same house with the son in law as she has to take care of the children?
Answer
Yes, it is permissible if there is no fear of them falling into fitnah.
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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