Wanita yang Haram Dinikahi dalam Islam | Mahram yang Tidak Membatalkan Wudhu | NU Online

Summary

In this religious discourse, a scholar explains the Islamic rulings regarding whether physical contact between a husband and wife, such as shaking hands, invalidates their wudhu (ablution). The scholar clarifies that a husband and wife are considered mahram to each other, meaning their physical touch does not break wudhu. He also elaborates on the concept of mahram, explaining the close family relationships where marriage is prohibited. Touching a non-mahram person invalidates wudhu, but this does not apply to spouses, as they are exempt due to their mahram status in Islamic law.

Takeaways

• 😀 A husband and wife shaking hands does not invalidate their wudhu because they are mahram to each other.
• 😀 Physical contact between a non-mahram man and woman invalidates wudhu according to the Shafi'i school of thought.
• 😀 A mahram relationship is defined by familial ties, such as blood relations, breastfeeding, or marriage that prohibits marriage between the individuals.
• 😀 The term 'mahram' refers to people with whom marriage is permanently forbidden due to their close familial relationship, such as parents, siblings, or children.
• 😀 A non-mahram individual includes any person who is not related by blood or marriage, and contact with them can break wudhu.
• 😀 The concept of 'muhrim' is different from 'mahram'—muhrim refers to someone in a state of ihram during pilgrimage, not a familial relationship.
• 😀 Ibu (mother) is a mahram for her son, and the son’s contact with his mother does not break wudhu.
• 😀 A man can shake hands with his sister-in-law, as she is considered a mahram due to the family relationship, and this does not break wudhu.
• 😀 A stepchild becomes a mahram to the stepfather only after the couple has consummated the marriage. Before consummation, they are not mahram.
• 😀 The prohibition of marriage between two women who are related by blood (such as sisters) is a key rule outlined in the script, along with the fact that it is haram (forbidden).

Q & A

Does physical contact between a husband and wife break their wudhu (ablution)?

No, physical contact such as shaking hands between a husband and wife does not break their wudhu because they are mahram to each other, meaning they are considered close family members with whom marriage is prohibited.

What does the term 'mahram' mean in Islamic jurisprudence?

'Mahram' refers to family members with whom marriage is prohibited due to blood relations or marriage ties, such as parents, siblings, or in-laws. This concept determines the validity of physical contact in relation to wudhu.

What is the difference between 'mahram' and 'ajnanbi'?

'Mahram' refers to someone you cannot marry, either due to familial relationships (e.g., parents, siblings) or marriage connections (e.g., in-laws). 'Ajnabi', on the other hand, refers to someone who is not mahram and is someone you could potentially marry.

Does wudhu get invalidated if a man touches a non-mahram woman?

Yes, wudhu is invalidated if a man touches a woman who is not his mahram (i.e., someone he could potentially marry), as physical contact between non-mahram individuals breaks the wudhu.

What are the primary conditions that make someone a mahram?

A person can be considered mahram due to blood relations (e.g., parents, siblings), marriage ties (e.g., mother-in-law, daughter-in-law), or suckling relationships (e.g., a child breastfed by the same woman).

Is a mother-in-law considered mahram in Islam?

Yes, a mother-in-law is considered mahram because of the marriage tie between her daughter and the man. A man cannot marry his mother-in-law, making their relationship one of mahram.

What does the term 'muhrim' mean and how does it differ from 'mahram'?

'Muhrim' refers to someone who is in a state of ihram, which is a special condition during the Islamic pilgrimage (Hajj or Umrah). This is different from 'mahram', which refers to family members one cannot marry.

Can a man marry his wife's sister in Islam?

No, a man cannot marry his wife's sister as it is prohibited to marry two women who are close family members, such as sisters, under Islamic law.

Does breastfeeding create a mahram relationship?

Yes, if a woman breastfeeds a child below the age of two for a minimum of five complete feedings, that child and the woman's family members, such as her children, are considered mahram to the child, thus creating a familial bond.

What happens to the mahram status of a stepchild (Anak Tiri)?

A stepchild becomes mahram to a man once the man has consummated the marriage with the child's mother. Before consummation, the stepchild is not considered mahram.