Friday 7 Jumada al-ula 1446 - 8 November 2024
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Is My Mother's Cousin My Mahram?

Question

I would like to ask whether the first cousin of my mom is a mahram for me or not.

Summary of answer

Your mother’s cousin is not a Mahram for your mother, let alone for you. It is permissible for him to marry you, as you are not a Mahram for him.

Answer

Praise be to Allah.

Your mother’s cousin is not a Mahram for your mother, let alone for you. It is permissible for him to marry you, as you are not a Mahram for him. Among the conditions of Mahram is that it should be permanently forbidden for you to marry him.

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And Allah knows best.

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Source: Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid