My maternal grandfather (nana) married another woman after the death of my real maternal grandmother (nani). He had a son with his second wife (my step mama). He (my step mama) married a woman who was not in relation with him in anyway. Three years back my step mama has expired. He had no children. Can I marry his widow? She is elder to me.
Answer:
(Fatwa: 374/374/M=1434)
As per the question mentioned above, you may marry the widow of your step mamu.
وَأُحِلَّ لَكُم مَّا وَرَاء ذَلِكُمْ [النساء : 24]
Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best
Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband