Maulana Clarifies Islamic Rules on Brother-in-Law, Sister-in-Law Joking: Know the Limits
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News18•09-01-2026, 09:31
Maulana Clarifies Islamic Rules on Brother-in-Law, Sister-in-Law Joking: Know the Limits
- •Grand Mufti of Uttar Pradesh, Maulana Chaudhary Hussain, explained Islamic law (Sharia law) and purdah rules for brother-in-law and sister-in-law.
- •In Islam, a brother-in-law and sister-in-law are considered non-mahram, mandating purdah (modesty) between them.
- •Joking is permissible only within respectful, Islamic limits; obscenity, excessive freedom, or physical contact is forbidden (haram).
- •Hadith refers to the brother-in-law as 'death,' emphasizing extreme caution and the need for distance from both parties.
- •Both brother-in-law and sister-in-law are responsible for adhering to Islamic boundaries and avoiding immodesty.
Why It Matters: Islam mandates strict purdah and limits on interaction between brother-in-law and sister-in-law, forbidding excessive joking.
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