Ruling on Marriage With Grandfather (Paternal or Maternal) and the Permissibility of Buffalo Meat
Source: Fatawa 'Ulama-e-Hadith, Kitab al-Salah, Volume 1
➋ Similarly, what is the evidence for the permissibility of consuming buffalo meat?
The maternal and paternal grandfathers (Nana and Dada) fall under the category of ascendants (usool), just like the father. The ruling concerning them is the same as that of the father. Just as a father cannot marry his daughter, similarly, a grandfather cannot marry his granddaughter, great-granddaughter, or any female descendant.
(Surah An-Nisa: 23)
Translation (for understanding):
“Your mothers and your daughters and your sisters are forbidden to you (in marriage)…”
In this blessed verse, the term “your daughters” is used, and this includes daughters, granddaughters, and great-granddaughters. Therefore, marriage with any of them is strictly forbidden.
"Bhains Ki Qurbani: Ek Ilmi wa Tahqiqi Jaiza" (Buffalo Sacrifice: An Academic and Research-Based Review).
This book provides comprehensive evidence supporting the halal status of the buffalo and its consumption.
Source: Fatawa 'Ulama-e-Hadith, Kitab al-Salah, Volume 1
❖ Question
➊ What Hadith proves the prohibition of marrying one's maternal or paternal grandfather (Nana or Dada)?➋ Similarly, what is the evidence for the permissibility of consuming buffalo meat?
❖ Answer
Firstly, this question stems from ignorance and a lack of basic understanding of Islamic rulings. Such a question can only be asked by someone unfamiliar with the fundamentals of Shari'ah.The maternal and paternal grandfathers (Nana and Dada) fall under the category of ascendants (usool), just like the father. The ruling concerning them is the same as that of the father. Just as a father cannot marry his daughter, similarly, a grandfather cannot marry his granddaughter, great-granddaughter, or any female descendant.
❖ Quranic Evidence
﴿حُرِّمَتْ عَلَيْكُمْ أُمَّهَاتُكُمْ وَبَنَاتُكُمْ وَأَخَوَاتُكُمْ…﴾(Surah An-Nisa: 23)
Translation (for understanding):
“Your mothers and your daughters and your sisters are forbidden to you (in marriage)…”
In this blessed verse, the term “your daughters” is used, and this includes daughters, granddaughters, and great-granddaughters. Therefore, marriage with any of them is strictly forbidden.
❖ Evidence for the Permissibility of Buffalo Meat
As for the permissibility of buffalo meat, this issue has been addressed in detail in the book titled:"Bhains Ki Qurbani: Ek Ilmi wa Tahqiqi Jaiza" (Buffalo Sacrifice: An Academic and Research-Based Review).
This book provides comprehensive evidence supporting the halal status of the buffalo and its consumption.
