FatwaFederal TerritoriesEthics, Remembrance & Supplication
IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE 434 : ADAKAH ADIK PEREMPUAN BOLEH BERSENTUHAN DENGAN ABANG IPARNYA?
May a woman touch or be kissed by her brother-in-law after her sister marries?
Short answer
This ruling stresses that interaction between men and women must follow the limits set by Allah, including lowering the gaze, covering the aurat and protecting a woman's dignity.
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
- Irsyad al-Hukum (Umum)
- Topic
- Ethics, Remembrance & Supplication
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
This ruling stresses that interaction between men and women must follow the limits set by Allah, including lowering the gaze, covering the aurat and protecting a woman's dignity. It explains the concept of mahram as persons whom one is forbidden to marry, noting that many people are confused about it. This explanation serves as the basis for deciding whether a brother-in-law falls within the mahram category.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Perhubungan di antara lelaki dan perempuan mestilah didasari dengan batas yang telah ditetapkan oleh Allah SWT.
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD HUKUM SIRI KE 434 : ADAKAH ADIK PEREMPUAN BOLEH BERSENTUHAN DENGAN ABANG IPARNYA?”, 28 February 2020. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/umum/4247-irsyad-al-fatwa-siri-ke-434-adakah-adik-perempuan-boleh-bersentuhan-dengan-abang-iparnya. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/may-sister-in-law-touch-brother-in-law/