If a woman breastfed her husband's brother, and now he wants to marry her sister, [what is the ruling]?
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The person mentioned is not permitted to marry that woman unless the number of breastfeedings was less than five, in which case it is permissible for him to marry her. However, it is preferable to avoid it to steer clear of the differing opinions.
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