Darul Ifta Ibn Masood

First wife making Purdah from the second wife’s son

· 2 Rabiʻ II 1444 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

In the case where a man has two wives and his second wife gives birth to his son, will the first wife have to observe Purdah from this son once he reaches the age of puberty?

Answer

It is not permissible for one to marry his father’s wife hence, the second wife’s son does not have to make Purdah from his father’s first wife.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

أَمَّا حَلِيلَةُ الْأَبِ فَبِقَوْلِهِ تَعَالَى وَلا تَنْكِحُوا مَا نَكَحَ آبَاؤُكُمْ مِنَ النِّسَاءِ [النساء: 22] فَتَحْرُمُ بِمُجَرَّدِ الْعَقْدِ عَلَيْهَا (البحر الرائق ص100 ج3)

Answered by
Mufti Mohammed Desai
View original Compare with other Darul Iftas
Questions about this ruling, answered only from the archive with sources.

Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.

Fatawa SA is an independent, read-only index of fatawa already published by Darul Ifta Ibn Masood. It is not a fatwa service. For your own situation, please ask a Mufti. Report an issue

For corrections or mistakes, please email us at fatawasa786@gmail.com.

Source: Darul Ifta Ibn Masood — https://fataawa.co.za/first-wife-making-purdah-from-the-second-wifes-son/
Fatawa SA: https://fatawa.co.za/fatwa/ibnmasood-20680

People also ask

Is the niqaab (face veil) compulsory?

“It is recorded in the Kitaabs of Fiqh that covering the nose and mouth in Salaah is Makrooh, hence covering the face in Salaah will also be considered as Makrooh.”

Ibn Masood · 407 fatawa from 8 Darul Iftas on this

What the Darul Iftas say
What are the rules for taking a second wife?

“As per Islamic Law, polygyny (having more than one wife at a time) is permissible provided that certain conditions are met: Consent of the Woman (Bride): The woman must willingly consent to the marriage without any form of…”

Jamiat KZN · 159 fatawa from 5 Darul Iftas on this

What the Darul Iftas say

Same question, other Darul Iftas

The closest match from each Darul Ifta, found by wording. Check that the question matches yours.

Compare the answers side by side

Related fatawa