What are the limits on a young nephew visiting his maternal uncle or paternal aunt who have daughters, and what is the ruling on his staying overnight with them for long periods?
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The maternal uncle and paternal aunt are considered kin whose ties must be maintained, by scholarly consensus. This involves showing kindness to them through financial support, visits, services, and similar actions. There is no objection to visiting them and staying overnight, even if they have daughters, provided there is no mixing with or privacy with these daughters, as they are not maharim (unmarriageable kin).
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