Fatwa ID: 05231

Answered by: Alimah Mahdiyah Siddique

Question

Can I marry my widowed sister-in-law?  Brother’s wife. Is it Marham?

In the name of Allah; the most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Answer

As you have stated, she is a widow and no longer in a valid Nikah with your brother, thus it would be permissible for you to wed her if that be her wish.

Only Allah Knows Best

Written by Alimah Mahdiyah Siddique

Checked and approved by Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah

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