Mahaarim To Step Sons And Daughters

Family Matters, Mahaarim

Question

Is my step son from my first wife a mahram or non mahram to my second wife?

Are my mother and father a mahram or non mahram to my step son and daughter? (Both perspectives from a man and woman.)

Are my brother and sister a mahram or non mahram to my step son and daughter? (Both perspectives from a man and woman.)

Answer

– Your step-son from your first wife will be regarded as a non-Mahram of your second wife.

– Your mother will be regarded as a non-Mahram of your step-son and your father will be regarded as a non-Mahram of your step-daughter.

– Your brother will be regarded as a non-Mahram of your step-daughter and your sister will be regarded as a  of your step-son.

Checked and Approved By:

Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.

References

أحكام القرآن للجصاص (سهيل أكيدمي ج٢ ص ١٣٩) 

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