Must a Woman Observe Hijab Before Her Female Cousin’s Son?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch

Question

Am I required to observe hijab in front of the son of my female double cousin once he reaches the age of discernment?

Answer

In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate.

It is, indeed, an obligation for a Muslim woman to wear hijab before her cousin’s son. [Ibn ‘Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar]

The cousin and, by extension, their children are not considered unmarriageable kin (mahram) in this circumstance. [Ibid.]

Hope this helps
Allah knows best
[Shaykh] Yusuf Weltch
Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Shaykh Yusuf Weltch is a teacher of Arabic, Islamic law, and spirituality. After accepting Islam in 2008, he went on to study at Darul Uloom Seminary in New York and completed his studies at Darul Mustafa in Tarim, Yemen.

There, he completed the memorization of the Quran and his study of Islamic Sciences. Throughout his years of study, he was blessed to learn from many great scholars: Habib Umar bin Hafiz, Habib Kazhim al-Saqqaf, Shaykh ‘Umar bin Husayn al-Khatib, and others.

Upon returning, he joined the SeekersGuidance faculty in the summer of 2019.