Marriage has its own rules, and marrying certain individuals is forbidden. In the following, we will tell you which women are forbidden to marry. Stay with Saadnews.
Marriage is a legitimate relationship between a man and a woman, and its roots go back to the creation of mankind. It leaves lasting effects on their lives, ensuring the preservation of the human race, individual and social health, and the fostering of human perfection. Islam has set specific limits for this important institution, and crossing these boundaries leads to the breakdown of family structures and disorder in society. Some men and women are eternally forbidden to marry one another, meaning their marriage is permanently prohibited.
"Eternal Haram" refers to the prohibition of marriage between a man and a woman for all eternity. In Shia jurisprudence, adultery (Zina), Li'an (oath of disavowal), marriage during Iddah (waiting period), homosexual acts with a boy, incest with a mother or sister-in-law, and divorce after the ninth occurrence of divorce result in an eternal prohibition of marriage between the man and woman.
The term "eternal Haram" is used in various legal sections of Islamic law, including marriage, divorce, Hajj, and Li'an (denial of paternity). Articles 1050 to 1059 of the Iranian Civil Code address the issues related to eternal prohibition.
Eternal Haram refers to the permanent prohibition of marriage between a man and a woman, either because they are close relatives (Mahram), or because certain obstacles arise that permanently make their marriage impermissible, even though marriage between them was previously allowed.
This term is used in the chapters related to marriage, divorce, Hajj, and Li'an in Islamic jurisprudence. The Iranian Civil Code articles 1050 to 1059 specifically deal with cases of eternal Haram.
Mahram (close relatives): These include Mahram by blood, Mahram by marriage, and Mahram by breastfeeding. Marriage with these three categories of women is permanently forbidden.
If a man marries a woman who was previously married and has a daughter from her former marriage, and they engage in marital relations, the daughter of the woman will be permanently forbidden to the stepfather, even if the man and woman later separate.
A man cannot marry two or more sisters simultaneously. If a man marries a woman, he cannot marry her sister while still married to her, unless they divorce. However, in this case, the sister-in-law is not a legitimate Mahram and must observe hijab, as she is not considered a Mahram in this context.
Marriage during Iddah: It is forbidden for a man to marry a woman who is in her Iddah (the waiting period following divorce or the death of a husband). If a man knowingly marries a woman during Iddah, the marriage is invalid, and the woman becomes eternally forbidden to him. If the man was unaware that the woman was in Iddah, the marriage is invalid, but the woman can remarry the man after the waiting period ends. However, if they had sexual relations, the woman becomes permanently forbidden to the man.
Marriage during Ihram (state of pilgrimage): If a man and woman marry while in the state of Ihram (during Hajj pilgrimage), the marriage is invalid. If done knowingly, the marriage is not only invalid, but the two individuals are eternally forbidden to marry each other.
If a man fails to perform the "Tawaf al-Nisa" (a ritual during Hajj), his wife remains permanently forbidden to him, and similarly, if the wife fails to perform this ritual, the husband remains permanently forbidden to her. However, if they later perform the ritual, they are allowed to marry each other again.
Three divorces: According to Shia jurisprudence, if a man divorces his wife three times, he is no longer allowed to remarry her unless after an intervening marriage with another man, who then divorces her. This is called "Halalah" in Islamic law.
Li'an (cursing): If a man accuses his wife of adultery and denies paternity of their child in front of a judge (a practice known as Li'an), they are permanently forbidden to marry each other.
If a man engages in homosexual acts with a boy, the mother, sister, and daughter of that boy are permanently forbidden to the man, though the boy may marry the mother, sister, or daughter of the man.
If a man has intercourse with a girl before she reaches puberty (called "Ifza"), the woman becomes permanently forbidden to him.
If a man marries a woman and, during the marriage, his wife’s sister becomes permanently forbidden to him, and he cannot marry her while still married to his wife.
Marriage with one's niece or nephew is permanently forbidden.
If a man commits adultery with a woman other than his aunt or maternal aunt (Khala), it is strongly advised that he does not marry her daughter. However, if a man marries a woman and later has relations with her mother, he is not permanently forbidden from marrying that woman.
In cases of Li'an between a husband and wife, they become eternally forbidden to each other. Li'an is a form of mutual cursing between a husband and wife used to disprove accusations of adultery and avoid penalties in Islamic law.
