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Living with one's brother in-law

· 15 Safar 1439 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Can two na-mahrams live together? I will live with my brother in law (husband's younger brother).

Answer

If correct purdah is observed and respected and his living quarter is different then it is permissible.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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