Breastfeeding a child once without a need


A: If the reality is as you have mentioned, that breastfeeding took place once only, it would not render the child mentioned above a Mahram to your women. This is based on the Hadith authentically narrated from the Prophet (peace be upon him) who said: One or two sucklings do not make (the marriage) unlawful. This is also based on the Hadith authentically reported on the authority of `Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) who said, "It was among the revelation of the Qur'an that ten known times of breastfeeding make the marriage prohibited, but this was later abrogated and reduced to five. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) died and the ruling remained effective." It should be noted that the time the baby takes his mother's breast until he leaves it is considered one time of suckling, then if he takes it again, it will be considered a second time of suckling and so on.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.


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