Yes, it is haram (forbidden) for a husband to drink his wife's milk in Islam.
Islamic Perspective on Wife's Milk
Islamic jurisprudence clearly states that a wife's breast milk is not for her husband's consumption. This ruling is based on the following:
- Prohibition of Consumption: The primary reason is that the milk is intended for the child. Consuming it by the husband is considered inappropriate and goes against its intended purpose.
- Mother-Child Relationship: The bond of breastfeeding is central to the mother-child relationship in Islam. The milk is specifically produced for the nourishment of the infant.
- No Legal or Scriptural Basis: There is no evidence in the Quran or the Sunnah (the teachings and practices of Prophet Muhammad) that allows a husband to drink his wife's milk.
- Ethical and Moral Considerations: Drinking a wife's milk is deemed to be ethically improper. It is seen as a violation of the wife’s body and the sanctity of the milk meant for offspring.
- Disobedience to God: According to the provided reference, “It is haram for husband to drink the milk of her wife,” and furthermore, obeying a husband in matters that are unlawful is prohibited by the principle "لا طاعۃ لمخلوق فی معصیۃ الخالق" which means "There is no obedience to a creation in disobedience to the Creator." Therefore, a wife should not allow her husband to drink her milk, and if he does so forcefully he would be sinning.
Practical Implications
- Wife's Rights: A wife has the right to refuse her husband’s request to drink her milk. She should not feel obligated to comply with such a request.
- Consequences of Forceful Action: If a husband were to force his wife to allow him to drink her milk, he would be committing a sinful act. This would not be a permissible act in any case.
Summary
| Issue | Islamic Ruling |
|---|---|
| Husband Drinking Wife's Milk | Haram (Forbidden) |
| Wife's Obligation to Husband | Not obliged to allow drinking |
| Husband's forceful action | Sinful |
