Mahaarim

Q1) Does my 16 year old granddaughter have to observe Purdah for her grandmother's brother? A2) A woman’s grandfather’s and grandmother’s brothers are considered Mahaarim (non-strangers) to each other. Hence, she will not have to make Purdah from him. Q2) Is it...

QUESTION: My son is turning 13 next month in Muharram. Does he qualify as a Mahram for travel by flight to the next province? ANSWER: In principle, if your son is Baaligh (mature) or close to reaching maturity, then you may travel with him.  (و) مع (زوج أو محرم) ولو...

QUESTION: Can a woman in her 60's, whose husband has passed away, go for Umrah with her late husband's nephew (husband's brother's son), they will not be sharing a room and he is in his 20's? ANSWER: It is not permissible for a woman to travel more than Safr distance...

QUESTION: If one adopts a male child, can he be a Mahram for Hajj or Umrah? ANSWER: An adopted male child does not serve as a Mahram to his foster mother and she is therefore not permitted to travel with him. In fact, she is required to observe Purdah from the adopted...

QUESTION: Is it permissible for my wife's sisters to travel with us (me and my wife) for example, from one town to another? ANSWER: You do not serve as a Mahram to your wife’s sisters, hence it is not permissible for you to travel with them. Their Mahram should be...

QUESTION: To what extent is Purdah necessary for a female towards her grandparents' brothers? ANSWER: Both your grandparents' siblings qualify as Mahrams to you. وتحرم عليه أخواته وعماته وخالاته بالنص وهو قوله عز وجل: {وأخواتكم وعماتكم وخالاتكم} [النساء: 23] سواء كن...

Question:- 1.. Is a woman required to make Purdah from her husband's brother's son? 2. Is she required to make Purdah from her own brother's son? Answer:- 1. A woman is required to make Purdah from her husband’s brother’s sons even though she may not marry them whilst...