WOMEN'S ISSUES | Mahram |

The great uncles are mahram

Question: Is it allowed for a woman to uncover her face in the presence of her maternal and paternal great uncles? That is, are they considered mahram to her?

Response: Yes, if the woman's mother or father has maternal or paternal uncles they are considered mahram for that woman. This is because the paternal uncle of your father is your uncle and the maternal uncle of your father is your uncle. Similarly, the paternal uncle of your mother and maternal uncle of your mother are related to you and are considered your paternal and maternal uncles.

Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen

Fataawa al-Mar.ah

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Published: 6 February 2000