Relationship between daughter and stepfather

Q: Can you please advise me on the following matter: 

A girl was married and is now divorced from her husband. There was a child (female) from that marriage. The girl is now going to perform Nikah with someone else. 

What is the position/relationship of the child (who is now reaching puberty) to her stepfather? Is the stepfather her mahram or non-mahram?

A: After the girl gets married to the man, the man will become a mahram for her daughter as nikaah between him and her daughter will be haraam.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)