Ruling on Observing Ḥijāb from Maternal Uncle’s Wife (Māmānī) and the Required Caution – In Light of Qur’an and Hadith
Source: Qur’an and Hadith Based Rulings and Issues, Vol. 01, p. 526
Question
If a maternal uncle’s wife (māmānī) does not observe ḥijāb, should one observe ḥijāb from her, or should one avoid going before her as a precaution?
Answer
Al-ḥamdu lillāh, waṣ-ṣalātu was-salāmu ʿalā Rasūlillāh, ammā baʿd!
✿ If the maternal uncle’s wife (māmānī) does not observe ḥijāb, then it is obligatory to observe ḥijāb from her.
✿ Otherwise, one should not go before her and should not look at her.
✿ It is necessary to safeguard oneself and exercise precaution in this matter.
ھذا ما عندي والله أعلم بالصواب
