Son in law burying his mother in law

Q: Is it permissible for a son in law to bury his mother in law who only has daughters?

A: Yes, it is permissible. Though it is better that her other mahram relatives (e.g. her nephews) go in the qabr to bury her.

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

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)