The Ruling on Exposing Oneselves to the Wives of Paternal Uncles and Maternal Uncles

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, a questioner says: Is it permissible for me to be seen by the wives of my paternal uncles and maternal uncles, given that I have reached puberty?

Answer:
No, it is not permissible for the wives of your maternal uncles, or the wives of your paternal uncles, or the wives of your brothers to be seen by you. This is not permissible because you are a non-mahram to them, unless there is a milk-kinship between you. If there is a milk-kinship between you, then milk-kinship forbids what birth forbids, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said. So if it is merely that she is the wife of your brother, or your paternal uncle, or your maternal uncle, and there is no milk-kinship between you, then you are non-mahrams to them. They are required to observe hijab from you, and it is not permissible for you to be alone with any of them.

The presenter:
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