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.

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Children & Upbringing fatawa — page 25 of 29

  1. Mufti Online9 Oct 2013

    Giving away children's old clothing

    Who is the owner of the children's clothes? Can a parent give his child's used clothes to others? What is the Islamic ruling in this regard?

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  2. Ask Imaam8 Oct 2013

    Burial of a still born child

    A woman was 9 months pregnant and the baby was fully formed. Under instruction from a friend we buried the body without Janazah and without an imam.…

    Nabeel Valli
  3. Mufti Online1 Oct 2013

    Disposing of the placenta (afterbirth)

    Is it fardh to bury the placenta (afterbirth)? Or can one just dispose of it in any other way?

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  4. Mufti Online30 Sep 2013Roman Urdu

    Auwlaad owr tamaam mushkilaat ke lia wazifa

    Meri shaadi ko 2 saal hogye he aur hamari koi aulad nai he, mene dr ko mene dikhya be he muje araam nai mila hakeem ko be dikhya dawai bhi khai aur…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  5. Ask Imaam25 Sep 2013

    Is it permissible to keep the names of sons as IBTESAM AZHAR and IHTESHAM AZHAR and what is the meaning of it?

    IS IT PERMISSIBLE TO KEEP THE NAMES OF SONS(MALE) AS '' IBTESAM AZHAR'' AND ''IHTESHAM AZHAR '' AND WHAT IS THE MEANING OF IT?

    Ismail Dawoodjee
  6. Mufti Online16 Sep 2013

    Disobedient children

    I am a single parent and have two kids a boy and a girl. Both of them are very disobedient. They keep on fighting for little things. Everybody gets…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  7. Ask Imaam13 Sep 2013

    How many children did Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam lose during his lifetime?

    1) How many of his own children has the Prophet (S) lost during his (S) life? 2) Can you recommend a book or a powerful dua for the parents whose…

    Muntasir Zaman
  8. Mufti Online12 Sep 2013

    What to read for birth

    Before delivery for my wife what should be read so it goes well? I heard putting Muatta Imaan Maalik under the pillow helps. Is that true?

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  9. Mufti Online10 Sep 2013

    Mother refusing to handover custody of the children to the father

    According to Islam when parents are divorced, the father acquires custody of the kids when the boy is 7 & girl is 9. What if the mother does not…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  10. Mufti Online7 Sep 2013

    Supervision over children

    Is it right for a father to let his daughter sleep over at her cousin's house? Is it right for the father to let his daughter sleep his house for 2…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  11. Mufti Online7 Sep 2013

    Custody of children after talaaq

    This is regarding child custody post talaq/khula. From my research I have been able ascertain that the children are eventually given to their…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  12. Mufti Online31 Aug 2013

    Children's Tarbiyah

    Can you please name me some books for children's tarbiyah?

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  13. Jamiat KZN21 Aug 2013

    Are illegitimate children devoid of goodness?

    Q. The issue of illegitimate children, which born out of wedlock. Our imams in Russia often say in sermons that there is no grace (barakah) in…

    Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed
  14. Mufti Online19 Aug 2013

    Buying nappies from the childs money

    I have received money from family for my children who are still minors. Can I use this money that was given specifically in their names to buy…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  15. Ask Imaam6 Aug 2013

    If a non-believer’s child is born but passes away, does he/she go to hell or heaven?

    If a non-believer’s child is born but passes away, does he/she go to hell or heaven?

    Mufti Abdul Hannan Nizami
  16. Ask Imaam14 Jul 2013

    Is it permissible for one to preserve the umbilical cord for later illnesses and treatment one’s child?

    Is it permissible for one to preserve the umbilical cord for later illnesses and treatment one’s child?

    Ismail Desai
  17. Jamiat KZN14 Jun 2013

    Transferring your children’s money into your personal account?

    I have children the ages of 4 and 7. They have some money which was given to them by us parents and relatives. Can I transfer their money to my…

    Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed
  18. Ask Imaam10 Jun 2013

    Buying Pets for children

    Is it allowed to buy pets (kitten, birds) for your child?

    Ismail Desai
  19. Mufti Online29 May 2013

    What should a woman do when she is expecting

    Please can you tell me all the things that need to be done and duahs etc to be read on giving birth?

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  20. Mufti Online27 May 2013

    My daughter does not listen to me

    My daughter is 12 years old and she does not listen to me. She has very bad behaviour. Something been done to her. Please could you help me?

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  21. Mufti Online21 May 2013

    Child waking up numerous times at night

    I have a 15 mounth old baby who wakes up between 6-15 times a night. It's been like that for months. The elders are saying "People put eyes for…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  22. Mufti Online21 May 2013

    What Tasbeeh should a pregnant women recite?

    What Tasbee should a pregnant women recite for blessings from Allah?

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  23. Mufti Online11 May 2013

    What Surahs and Duas should a pregnant woman read?

    What Surahs and Duas should a pregnant woman read for pious children? I was told by someone to read Surah Taghaabun for pious children. Is this…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  24. Mufti Online29 Apr 2013

    Getting involved in haraam during pregnancy

    I m worried for a friend of mine. She is pregnant. Last week I met her. I was looking at her new mobile suddenly I saw she save some porn movies on…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  25. Mufti Online22 Apr 2013

    Custody of children

    I wish to know as to whether a father who is entitle to custody in terms of Islamic Law of his children girls ages 15 and 13 respectively can make a…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  26. Ask Imaam17 Apr 2013

    Are We Allowed To Keep Rocking Horses In The House For Children To Play?

    Are we allowed to keep rocking horses in the house for children to play on?

    Saeed Ahmed Golaub
  27. Mufti Online15 Apr 2013Roman Urdu

    Humein aulad nahi hoo paa rehi hai

    Mujha aap say kuch sawal puchana hai. Meharbani karka kya aap jawab day saktay hoo. Meri shadi 2008 july main huwi hai. 2009 main meri wife ko…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  28. Mufti Online15 Apr 2013

    Right of custody if the mother remarries

    Does a remarried divorcee have a right over her children from the previous marriage a lady got her marriage dissolved and her boys were left with…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  29. Ask Imaam13 Apr 2013

    Who Has Custody Of The Child In The Case Of Divorce?

    Who has custody of the child in the case of divorce? The father or the mother?

  30. Jamiat KZN13 Apr 2013

    Unique Name For My Child?

    My name is “Janeef” and my wife is “Jafnabi” and we call her “Jafna”. None of these names have meaning as far as we know. Do we have to change it?…

  31. Ask Imaam10 Apr 2013

    Can You Suggest To Us Authentic Islamic Parenting Books?

    My wife and I are going to be parents soon insh'Allah. We want to upbring our child as per Sunnah and teachings and guidings of Shariah. There are…

    Saeed Ahmed Golaub
  32. Mufti Online8 Apr 2013

    Custody of a baby after divorce

    In a case of divorce what does the Sharia say about paternal grandparents right on the female baby. I am aware that they have rights to visit the…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  33. Mufti Online28 Mar 2013

    Custody of a nine month old child

    What does sharia say concerning custody of 9 month old baby girl in divorce. Also do the paternal grandparents have rights on the child?

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  34. Mufti Online27 Mar 2013

    Marital problems and custody of children

    I am seriously contemplating a divorce as I am no longer interested in the marriage, it has had a major share of issues and I have also been advised…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  35. Mufti Online24 Mar 2013

    Dreaming of a child being born wearing a white kurta

    I've seen a dream that my family gave birth to a boy all of a sudden (despite there being no signs of pregnancy at all). The child was born while…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  36. Mufti Online17 Mar 2013

    Maintenance of the child after divorce

    What is the rights of a woman with regards to maintenance after divorce while she is breast feeding?

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  37. Mufti Online26 Feb 2013

    Disclosing health problems when getting one's children married

    My girls have some health problems like thyroid and cholesterol. Do I need to disclose them or hide them at the time of their marraige. Since my…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  38. Mufti Online18 Feb 2013

    Reciting aloud in the 5 Salaahs to teach a child

    Is it permissible for a male & female to recite Qiraat loud in the 5 fardh salaah to teach the child (who is standing with the parent in salaah) how…

    Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
  39. Mufti Online13 Feb 2013

    Taking care of husbands children

    My husband has two daughter from his X-wife. His wife was in adultery and she divorced him and took both girls with her. She got married with other…

    Mufti Zakaria Makada
  40. Ask Imaam10 Feb 2013

    Child Birth

    Aslam-u-Alyqum Me and my wife are expecting our first child to be born in the month of ..... inshallah. I'm very excited to be a father as we have…

    Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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