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Nikah (Marriage) - Talaaq (Divorce) The Majlis Vol 24 No 04, p.12

A divorced woman who has custody of her minor children marries.

Question

A divorced woman who has custody of her minor children marries. What is her position regarding custody?

Answer

When the mother marries a person who is not a very close relative of the children, then she loses custody. The Naani (maternal grandmother) then becomes the Shar'i custodian whilst the father remains the Shar'i guardian.

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Appears under THE VILLAINY OF FACEBOOK SHAYAATEEN (approximate).

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