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Nikah (Marriage) - Talaaq (Divorce) The Majlis Vol 27 No 02, p.4

A man married his wife‟s sister while he was still married.

Question

A man married his wife‟s sister while he was still married. A child was born from the second „wife‟. What is the ruling of the Shariah?

Answer

The nikah with the wife‟s sister was not valid. However, the child will be legitimate.

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