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Mahram Relatives
Status of Maternal Aunt in Islam
The maternal aunt has a high status in Islam, which is similar to that of the mother. You should show kindness, honour, and uphold ties of kinship with your maternal aunt.SaveCan a disbeliever be regarded as a mahram for his Muslim sister when travelling?
Conclusion: your brother may be your mahram for the purpose of travel if he is trustworthy. We ask Allah, may He be exalted, to guide him. And Allah knows best.SaveIs the son of a half-sister regarded as a mahram?
SaveThe sister of the wife's grandfather and the sister of her grandmother are forbidden for the husband in marriage as her paternal and maternal aunt are forbidden for him
SaveIs my father a mahram to the wife of my half-brother through my mother?
SaveIs My Husband's Uncle A Mahram to Me?
The husband’s brothers and uncles (maternal or paternal) are not Mahrams to the wife. Rather the only ones who are her Mahrams are the husband’s father and grandfather, and the husband’s son and grandsons.SaveThe ruling on castration
SaveThe father’s (ex-)wife is a mahram to his sons even if she did not bear him any children
SaveIs The Husband’s Grandfather a Mahram to the Wife?
The husband’s grandfather, whether he is the father of his father or his mother, is a Mahram. So there is no blame on you for uncovering your face and hands and so on in front of him.SaveIs the Mother's Uncle a Mahram?
There is nothing wrong with a woman taking off her Hijab in front of her mother’s maternal or paternal uncles; she may shake hands with them and be alone with them, because they are Mahrams to her.Save