Title: Living With Brother's Wife Question: I hope someone can help, i live in a house with my brother and his wife, i know am not mehram to my sister in law. is the house considered private and therefore my brother has to be in the house when i am there to be the 3rd person instead of shatan (if you know what i mean), can i not stay in my room as that is private or doesnt that matter as the whole house is private. i think its to do whith khulwa. Answer: It seems that there is not a problem in the stated circumstance. You live in a house with your brother and his wife and that is just fine. You may function normally and be mindful of the lady's presence. There is not much more that can be advised as it seems you live in normal conditions. I hope I have clarified the issue. God knows best. Ronnie Hassan January 7, 2005