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AL-KAFI #406 : AURAT ANTARA BEKAS MERTUA DAN MENANTU
What are the rules on awrah between a former mother-in-law and her former son-in-law after he divorces her daughter?
Short answer
The mahram relationship between a man and his mother-in-law remains after divorce, because the prohibition of marrying one's wife's mother in Surah al-Nisa' verse 23 is permanent.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Dress, Awrah & Adornment
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The mahram relationship between a man and his mother-in-law remains after divorce, because the prohibition of marrying one's wife's mother in Surah al-Nisa' verse 23 is permanent. It continues after death or divorce, even if no intercourse took place between the spouses. The limit of awrah between the man and his former mother-in-law is therefore that of mahrams, namely between the navel and the knees, provided there is no risk of temptation.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Apabila seorang lelaki bercerai daripada isterinya, hubungan mahram dengan ibu mertuanya tidak hilang dan terus menjadi mahram secara mu'abbad.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #406 : AURAT ANTARA BEKAS MERTUA DAN MENANTU”, 18 October 2016. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/1282-al-kafi-406-aurat-antara-bekas-mertua-dan-menantu. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/awrah-former-mother-in-law-and-son-in-law/