Question
A man 'married' (in court) his step-aunt. The step aunt is his mother's step-sister. His mother and the step-sister are of the same father. Is this marriage valid in Islam? A girl was born to this couple. What are the consequences if the marriage is not valid?
Answer
The consequences of this haraam invalid adulterous relationship are horrible. This relationship is worse than an adulterous union of two strangers or between a Muslim and a non-Muslim. It is an absolutely revolting and repugnant relationship in which a man cohabits with his own 'mother' – his mother's sister. The step-aunt is exactly like a full-blooded aunt. The father of both is the same man. All legal consequences of an adulterous relationship are applicable to this relationship. Morally this relationship is worse than other adulterous relationships. The question of marriage simply does not arise. Nikah is not valid.
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- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 18 No 12
- PDF page
- 4
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