Status of mother-in law.

Q: I read recently that even after divorce then the wife’s mother remains your mother-in law. My wife died a few years ago but I am still in daily contact with her mother as my son visits her daily. Is my deceased wife’s mother still considered to be my mother-in law and what would the situation be if I should ever remarry?

A. She is still your mother-in-law because you were married to her daughter and you and her are still Mahrams; hence Nikah between the two of you is Haraam. This is what is meant when it is said that she is still your mother-in law.

However, you should adopt a certain amount of Hijaab from her, especially if she is not very old.
Even if you remarry, she can still be called your mother-in-law. But to avoid confusion you may refer to her as your “ex mother-in-law” (if it does not offend her!) as opposed to your current mother-in-law.

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  1. Assalamalaikum my name is Nida Fatima. I want to conceive. So is there any strong wazeefa or dua that I can read?

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