Hadiths on Women Unlawful to Marry

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4 explained prophetic hadiths on "Women Unlawful to Marry": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Women Unlawful to Marry

Authentic hadith Even if she was not my stepdaughter whom I raised, she would still be unlawful for me because she is my niece through suckling. Thuwaybah breastfed me and Abu Salāmah (her father). So, do not offer me your daughters or sisters Authentic hadith One may not combine in marriage a woman and her paternal aunt, or a woman and her maternal aunt Authentic hadith The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) said concerning the daughter of Hamzah: She is not lawful for me (to marry). That which is unlawful due to lineage (blood relation) is unlawful due to breastfeeding. She is the daughter of my foster-brother. Authentic hadith We received a letter from ‘Umar ibn al-Khattāb one year before his death. He said: Cancel every marriage between unmarriageable relatives from among the Magians

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Thu 11 Rabi' al-Thani
الخميس 11 ربيع الآخر