Brother in law being a witness for the nikaah
Question
Can my brother in law be regarded as a witness at my sister's nikaah while I, the brother be the wali?
Answer
Yes, it is permissible.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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