The Status of the Maternal Aunt and Paternal Aunt in Place of the Mother
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Question:
This questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, regarding the maternal aunt and the paternal aunt, do they take the place of the true mother?
Answer:
No, no. They take the place of the mother in terms of honor, respect, and reverence. But as for taking the place of the mother in the ruling of a mother, no, they do not take her place in her ruling. She does not become a mother; rather, she is a maternal aunt, and the maternal aunt is in the position of a mother, meaning in terms of dutifulness, respect, and honor. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
This questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, regarding the maternal aunt and the paternal aunt, do they take the place of the true mother?
Answer:
No, no. They take the place of the mother in terms of honor, respect, and reverence. But as for taking the place of the mother in the ruling of a mother, no, they do not take her place in her ruling. She does not become a mother; rather, she is a maternal aunt, and the maternal aunt is in the position of a mother, meaning in terms of dutifulness, respect, and honor. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
نور على الدرب 11-03-1438هـ — af.org.sa (9:36)
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