Itz about Love....

The relationship between an uncle and his niece is that of a mahram,%0D%0A(prohibited in marriage). It is similar to the relation between a father and%0D%0Adaughter, mother and son, or brother and sister. Such a prohibition is%0D%0Acommon in every religion and was and is well respected. The male mahram is%0D%0Aexpected to protect the chastity and honour of his female mahram. A%0D%0Arelationship between Mahrams is abhorred to the extreme. Even animals abhor%0D%0Asuch a relationship. You should apply wisdom and diplomacy in communicating%0D%0Athe above to your friend. In order to turn her mind away from her uncle,%0D%0Ayou may convince her to marry and search for a compatible partner. She%0D%0Ashould also severe every form of relationship with her uncle. If possible,%0D%0Ayou may seek her permission and discuss the matter with her uncle. He also%0D%0Aneeds to be counselled. Discuss with him the Fear for Allah, the importance%0D%0Aof the family unity, the consequences should his brother (the girl's father)%0D%0Aknow about the abuse etc, his personal responsibilities and honesty to his%0D%0Awife and children. These are some points that may be discussed with your%0D%0Afriends as well. Since your friend confided in you, you should help her to%0D%0Athe best of your ability. After all, prohibiting and stopping and evil is a%0D%0Aduty of every Muslim.%0D%0A%0D%0Aand Allah Ta'ala Knows Best%0D%0A%0D%0AMufti Ebrahim Desai%0D%0AFATWA DEPT.%0D%0A