The Duration of a Daughter's Custody
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The questioner:
The second question. The second question, Shaykh, is about the custody of a daughter until she reaches seven years of age, or until she has...
The Shaykh:
By Allah, my brother, this is a matter for the judges, but as a general rule, the daughter remains with her mother until she reaches seven years of age, or until she gains discernment, provided her mother is not married to a foreign man. If she is married to a foreign man, her custody is revoked and it passes to her father. However, if she is not married, the daughter remains with her until she is seven years old, after which her father takes her over to protect and raise her until her husband takes her from her father. Yes.
The questioner:
Thank you, Shaykh. Do not forget the circulating one.
The presenter:
Thank you, may Allah bless you. All right.
The Shaykh:
May Allah grant us and you success.
The presenter:
Amen.
The second question. The second question, Shaykh, is about the custody of a daughter until she reaches seven years of age, or until she has...
The Shaykh:
By Allah, my brother, this is a matter for the judges, but as a general rule, the daughter remains with her mother until she reaches seven years of age, or until she gains discernment, provided her mother is not married to a foreign man. If she is married to a foreign man, her custody is revoked and it passes to her father. However, if she is not married, the daughter remains with her until she is seven years old, after which her father takes her over to protect and raise her until her husband takes her from her father. Yes.
The questioner:
Thank you, Shaykh. Do not forget the circulating one.
The presenter:
Thank you, may Allah bless you. All right.
The Shaykh:
May Allah grant us and you success.
The presenter:
Amen.
Source
قناة «مكة و المدينة»، 27 / فتاوى على الهواء - 12 11 1434هـ _ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (21:37)
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