Marrying one's cousin

· 4 Rabiʻ II 1436 AH1 min readEnglish
Nikaah & Marriage IssuesFoster relationship

Question

I have two uncles. My grandmother has breastfed my elder uncle's first child. Now my parents want me to marry younger uncle's daughter. So, is it permissible according to Islam as my grandmother has breastfed my eldest uncle's first child.

Answer

Yes it is permissible for you to get married to your cousin.

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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