{"_id":"68decea4aed0d94eabcaaef3","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Must a woman wear hijab in front of her brother-in-law if they live in the same house?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"If in-laws insist that all sons live in the same house with them, are the wives allowed to remove their hijab in front of their brothers-in-law? Wearing hijab inside the house all day is difficult since common areas like the hall, kitchen, entrance, and laundry are shared. The mother-in-law says she will be upset and that Allah will punish the sons if any of them leave and find a place of their own. Out of respect, we tolerate this arrangement, but it is difficult. If the daughters-in-law remove their hijab and move freely in the house, will they be sinned, or does the sin fall on the mother-in-law who forces this arrangement?\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"It is not permissible for a woman to uncover her ʿawrah in front of her brother-in-law. The Prophet ﷺ was asked about this, and he said: \"},{\"attributes\":{\"italic\":true},\"insert\":\"“The in-law is death” (Bukhārī and Muslim)\"},{\"insert\":\", meaning it is extremely dangerous and must be strictly avoided. Therefore, even if the families are living under the same roof, it remains obligatory for the daughters-in-law to observe hijab in front of their brothers-in-law.\\n\\nIf a daughter-in-law chooses to remove her hijab in front of a brother-in-law, she is responsible for that choice. At the same time, the mother-in-law who enforces or insists on such a living arrangement also bears sin, because she is creating a situation that leads to hardship and possible disobedience.\\n\\nThis arrangement is not ideal and causes unnecessary strain. A wife has the right to her own private living space, where she is not exposed to possible khalwah (forbidden seclusion) or the constant difficulty of observing hijab within her own home. Respect for one’s parents is important, but it does not mean compromising what Allah has made obligatory.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fde0b76658b4c23277f","tag":"Women: Hijab","count":30},{"_id":"668d9fde0b76658b4c23278c","tag":"Relationships: In-Laws","count":11}],"createdOn":"2025-10-02T19:12:36.852Z"}