Islamic Law: Brother-in-Law and Sister-in-Law Interactions - Sharia Rules Revealed

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News18•09-01-2026, 14:55
Islamic Law: Brother-in-Law and Sister-in-Law Interactions - Sharia Rules Revealed
- •Uttar Pradesh's Shahi Mufti Maulana Chaudhary Ifrahim Hussain clarified Islamic rules on brother-in-law and sister-in-law relationships.
- •In Islam, a brother-in-law and sister-in-law are considered 'non-mahram', meaning marriage between them is possible, and modesty is obligatory.
- •Prophet Muhammad compared the brother-in-law to "death," emphasizing extreme caution due to potential for inappropriate relationships.
- •Excessive joking, banter, obscenity, or physical contact between them is forbidden and considered a sin in Islam.
- •Both the brother-in-law and sister-in-law share responsibility in upholding family honor and Islamic values by observing these boundaries.
Why It Matters: Islamic law mandates strict modesty and boundaries between a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, treating them as non-mahram.
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