FatwaNegeri SembilanMarriage & Family
Anak angkat susuan
Does an adopted child who nursed only a small amount of breast milk in five separate feedings, out of necessity, become a foster child and mahram?
Short answer
A child becomes a milk-relation and mahram if under two years old and nursed at least five separate times.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Soal Jawab Agama
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
A child becomes a milk-relation and mahram if under two years old and nursed at least five separate times. According to the majority of Shafi'i scholars, the milk need not satisfy the infant's hunger, as long as it reaches the stomach. The count of five is determined by custom or common practice. If these conditions are met, the child becomes a mahram to the woman who nursed him or her.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Hendaklah penyusuan itu sebanyak lima kali atau lebih secara berasingan.
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How to cite
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Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Anak angkat susuan”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/soaljawab/anak-angkat-susuan/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/adopted-child-small-amount-breastfeeding-mahram/