List of all possible milk-mahram relations in Islam
Let's consider Hinda, a woman who was breastfed as an infant by another woman named Khadija. This act of breastfeeding establishes a milk-kinship, creating specific mahram (unmarriageable kin) relationships for Hinda. These relationships grant her certain privileges, such as not being required to wear hijab in their presence, being able to be alone with them (khalwa), travel with them, perform Umrah or Hajj with them as a mahram, and engage in physical displays of affection like handshakes, kisses, and hugs. It's crucial to understand that milk-kinship creates the same prohibitions in marriage as blood relations. This means Hinda can never marry any of her milk-mahrams, just as she could never marry her blood relatives in those same categories. Here’s a comprehensive and expanded breakdown of the men who become milk-mahrams to Hinda due to this breastfeeding by Khadija, clarifying and elaborating on the relationships: 1- Milk Fathers: The primary milk father: This is Khadija...