Question
A man married his wife's sister while he was still married. A child was born from the second 'wife'. What is the ruling of the Shariah?
Answer
The nikah with the wife's sister was not valid. However, the child will be legitimate.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 27 No 02
- PDF page
- 4
Appears under PLUNDERING THE MUSJID (approximate).