Family, Women & Children · Subtopic
Children & Upbringing
1,130 fatawa from 9 South African Darul Iftas on Children & Upbringing, part of Family, Women & Children. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
Subtopics are grouped from each Darul Ifta’s own categories and the fatwa titles, so the count is approximate.
By Darul Ifta
Children & Upbringing fatawa — page 22 of 29
- Mufti Online24 Aug 2015
Custody of children
I got kids from my previous husband. Am I sinning by letting my kids see their father I got no contact with my ex at all but my husband fights and…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online10 Aug 2015
Not leaving the house for forty days after child birth
What is the Islamic ruling regarding confinement. Is it true that a woman cannot leave the house for 40 days after giving birth?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Jamiat KZN4 Aug 2015
Can step-children marry each other
A woman is divorced with a daughter. She has remarried a divorced man who has a son. Can the (previously) divorced man’s son marry the (previously)…
Mufti Ismaeel Bassa - Ask Imaam3 Aug 2015
Concerned Parents - Typical Teenager
My parents force me to do everyhting I don't want to and don't let me do anything I want. They do not even want to let me do a single that i want,…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 Jul 2015
Do adoptive children have to cover in front of their adoptive parents?
Can Mufti saheb please explain the masaail and laws pertaining to adopting a female child that is below 2 years old. Will she have to make pardah…
Abdul Mannan Nizami - Mufti Online2 Jun 2015
Abandoning one's child
I want to know if it is wrong for the mother of a physically disabled 55 year old male resident in the UK to try to persuade a unknown divorced…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online1 Jun 2015
Weaning of the child before going for Hajj
I have recently found out I'm pregnant Alhamdullilah and I have also applied for hajj for the next year. I realise it's not guaranteed that I'll be…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online27 May 2015
Disciplining children
Is punishing students permissible in Islam (other than for praying purpose)? I heard it is not justified. What is your opinion?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online13 May 2015
Teaching children the Salaah times
What's an easy way of explaining the times of salaah to a class of about 10-13 year olds?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online10 May 2015
What should be done after the birth of the child
Me and my wife are expecting our first child. I have doubts regarding fatherhood. 1. Doubt in keeping good Islamic name: For baby boy first choice…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online6 May 2015
Shaving the hair of the newborn baby
I was told that to shave the hair of a newborn baby boy is in the sunnah but not for a newborn baby girl. Is this true?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam4 May 2015
Nafqah for one's spouse/children.
I would like to know is there any share of wife and children in husband's regular monthly or annual income .2.do we have the right to ask husband…
Abdullah Ghadai - Mufti Online2 May 2015
Being concerned for the well being of one's child
I'm a bit stressed out. My baby is now almost 7 months old. He was Masha Allah developing and reaching all his millstones but he hasn't done some…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online29 Apr 2015
Child born out of wedlock
I'm hoping you can shed some light on this matter, nonetheless I have a daughter out of wedlock. Her father is Christian. I withheld visitation…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online28 Apr 2015
Teaching children the South African anthem
Is it permissible to teach kids the South African anthem? It is part of a non examination school subject, but recommended that they learn?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online24 Apr 2015
Congratulating parents upon the birth of their newborn child
A friend has a new baby. What is the sunnah method of congratulating the person? Is saying the word 'mubarak' suitable?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online23 Apr 2015
Whistling and clapping when playing with babies
Is it permissible to whistle and clap when playing with babies etc?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN2 Apr 2015
What is the Dua for stuttering?
I would like to know the Dua for stuttering. Is it “Rab-bish-rah lee sad-ree wa yas-sir lee ‘am-ree wahlul ‘uq-da-tam min li-saa-nee yaf-qahoo…
- Mufti Online31 Mar 2015
Addressing one's parents with titles of respect
I wanted to know, what is the correct Sunnah way to address your Mum and Dad? What did Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam's) blessed children address…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online31 Mar 2015
Ensuring that one's children are not involved in illicit relationships
I have a burning question and your enlightenment thereon will be highly appreciated. I have a friend who has a young daughter of 22. The daughter…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam30 Mar 2015
Permanent child custody
I have been divorced for three years now. My divorce was caused by my husband having an extramarital affair, then making tawba and marrying the…
Fahad Abdul Wahab - Mufti Online28 Mar 2015
Lunar eclipse during pregnancy
I want to ask that what are the effects of chaand grihen on pregnant women because I am 6 months pregnant and today night is chaand grihen?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam18 Mar 2015
Is it permissible to adopt a child in Islam?
Do the rules of purdah apply when one has adopted a child? Also, is inheritance and other issues the same as with a biological child?
Abdullah Ghadai - Mufti Online18 Mar 2015
Unable to have children
I hope that Hazrat is well. Hazrat, my wife and I have been trying to conceive for more than three years now. There has been one miscarriage in the…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Jamiat KZN18 Mar 2015
Is it permissible to adopt a child in Islam?
Do the rules of purdah apply when one has adopted a child? Also, is inheritance and other issues the same as with a biological child?
Abdullah Ghadai - Ask Imaam14 Mar 2015
Can adults and children model and act?
i searched and read the below link from your website about modeling If we avoid what contradicts sharia, can adults and children model and act? I…
Saleem Khan - Ask Imaam14 Mar 2015
Parenting and reliable books.
I have 5 children 4 girls and 1 boy of growing age.my eldest daughter is eight years old.I am very concerned about their parenting. 1.As a muslim…
Ismail Dawoodjee - Mufti Online11 Mar 2015
Cursing one's children
I have a son who is married. He and his wife both live with us for the last 6 years since marriage. Mashallah they have three beautiful children…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam10 Mar 2015
How should I name my child?
In what way shall i name my child. Seeing my name is Mohammed Safiuddin Khan and my fathers name is Mohammed Imaduddin Khan. Should i name him as…
Asim Patel - Mufti Online2 Mar 2015
Equality towards Children
Would a father be sinful for giving some of his children more money than others - for example financing the trip of one child to go abroad but not…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online28 Feb 2015
Hyperactive child
I have a 3 year old son. He was a shy child but now he has become very active. He plays so hard that he hurts himself and even becomes very angry…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam26 Feb 2015
Suitable names for children
My name is Kashif Ali. Kashif chosen by father and Ali by mother, kindly tell me any suitable quranic or any Islamic name for baby girl and boy with…
Zakir Husain - Mufti Online26 Feb 2015
Un-islamic clothes
From what age should children be dressed in Sunnah clothes and refrain them from wearing un-islamic clothes?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam24 Feb 2015
May I name my child Shahzain?
Please advise how is it to keep Muhammad Shahzain as a name for baby boy.
AbdulMannan Nizami - Jamiat KZN16 Feb 2015
Is Yoga permissible in Islam
I am aware yoga is impermissible in Islam because it ties into the Hindu religion. My question is whether now we will consider this (its ties with…
Asim Patel - Mufti Online12 Feb 2015
Parents behaviour influencing the child
Is it right that if a pregnant woman reads or talks about great persons of Islam the child in the womb will be born as such?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam9 Feb 2015
Is it harām upon a woman not to breastfeed her child?
Mij question is; Is it haram not to breastfeed your child? While you are healthy and producing milk.
Fahad Abdul Wahab - Mufti Online4 Feb 2015
Keeping a child's name "Aydin"
Please can you give me the meaning of Aydin. We found it in Surah Adhariyaat (surah 51 ayat 47). Can we name our baby boy Aydin. Also can you give…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online28 Jan 2015
Mother cursing her child
When a mother always has something bad to say about her child e.g. She always say things like "you are not a pleasure" and "I don't see a good…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam24 Jan 2015
Query regarding the name "Shaheen"
dear imam, my sister recently had a baby girl and wishes to keep her name shaheen, i have argued that its a male name? please can you confirm if the…
Abdullah Ghadai
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