FatwaNegeri SembilanMarriage & Family
Adik menyusu kepada kakak
May a baby brother under two years old nurse from his biological sister, and what is the status of their respective children?
Short answer
A biological sister may nurse her younger brother. When an infant drinks the milk of a woman who is already his mahram, no new relationship arises.
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 biological sister may nurse her younger brother. When an infant drinks the milk of a woman who is already his mahram, no new relationship arises. He remains a mahram just as he is through lineage. The children of the brother and of the sister do not become milk siblings.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Seorang kakak kandung boleh menyusukan adik lelakinya.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Adik menyusu kepada kakak”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/soaljawab/adik-menyusu-kepada-kakak/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/younger-brother-nursing-from-biological-sister/