Is the mother of the brother's wife considered a mahram? And is this a permanent or temporary prohibition (for marriage)?
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The mother of the brother's wife is not considered a . An-Nisa (Chapter 4) explicitly outlines the women who are mahram in verses 23-24, and the mother of the brother's wife is not mentioned among them. Furthermore, her prohibition has not been stated in the or in the sayings of the scholars.
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