The Duration of Breastfeeding and Its Effect on Prohibition
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Question:
The questioner, Abu 'Abd al-'Aziz, says: We know that the duration of breastfeeding is two years. Is it possible, Shaykh, for a child to continue breastfeeding for more than two years? If that is permissible, what is the available duration after the two years end? And is one who breastfeeds after the two years considered a sibling through milk?
Answer:
Yes, breastfeeding continues as long as the child has not become independent by eating food; he may breastfeed even if it exceeds the two years. However, if he is satisfied with eating food, he is weaned and does not continue breastfeeding. As for whether breastfeeding an older person establishes prohibition, there is scholarly disagreement on this matter. Yes.
The questioner, Abu 'Abd al-'Aziz, says: We know that the duration of breastfeeding is two years. Is it possible, Shaykh, for a child to continue breastfeeding for more than two years? If that is permissible, what is the available duration after the two years end? And is one who breastfeeds after the two years considered a sibling through milk?
Answer:
Yes, breastfeeding continues as long as the child has not become independent by eating food; he may breastfeed even if it exceeds the two years. However, if he is satisfied with eating food, he is weaned and does not continue breastfeeding. As for whether breastfeeding an older person establishes prohibition, there is scholarly disagreement on this matter. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/080 — archive.org (5:20)
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