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 28 of 29
- Ask Imaam25 Aug 2005
permissible for adults or children to wear a baseball cap while playing sports
I was wondering if it is permissible for adults or children to wear a baseball cap while playing sports. Or is this emmulation of the kuffar.
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam28 Oct 2004
the hadith regarding the miscarried child and how the child will be a source of intercessor on the day of judgement…what is this?
It is reported on the authority of Alqamah, ?Name the miscarried child, for it is a treasure for you, i.e. it will intercede for you in the…
Ml. Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam20 Jul 2004
does a child become illegitimate when she is conceived without nikah taking place or when she is born & nikaah was not made till after she was born.what is her status in society.will she inherit.
A child is regarded as illegitimate if it is born without Nikah taking place or it is born less than 6 months after the Nikah of his/her parents. In…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Jun 2004
My wife and I try for son many times, but after many year we are still childless. Two days ago my wife tell me she pregnant. I think baby must be result of a Jinn. How can I know?
Pregnancy is only by the will of Allah and not through a Jinn. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 May 2004
I am deeply disturbed by what is happening in Palestine and the following questions obsess me ...Is a Muslim allowed to kill unarmed civilians, pregnant women and little children?
Is a Muslim allowed to kill unarmed civilians, pregnant women and little children? Does a Muslim become a martyr if he dies in such a killing? Is…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam2 Apr 2004
Please email me the article on Custody of children.
Please email me the article on Custody of children.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Dec 2003
Breast feeding using medicine to make child mahram
We are married couple for 8 years, we don?t have children?s. Physician comment is in near future my wife doesn?t have any chances to get pregnant.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Dec 2003
i purchased a flat and had joint registration of flat with wife, In an obligatory circumstances of divorce, we had no children
By the grace of allah i purchased a flat and had joint registration of falt with wife, In an obligatory circumstances of divorce, we had no…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam13 Nov 2003
(1)What are the laws of inheritance for children in the property owned by their mother?(2)Can a mother nominate her own property to one of her five children?
1. The children will inherit from the property owned by their mother. Their share will depend on the number of other heirs the mother leaves behind…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam3 Nov 2003
My husband 2 children and I live in a rented flat.We are looking to buy a house of our own but can't seem to find anything that meets our needs.Please give me a du'aa to read.
May Allah make it easy for you to find a suitable home. Make istighfaar regularly i.e. Say Astagfirullah, as Allah opens a way out for those who…
Ml. Hussein Kadodia - Ask Imaam2 Oct 2003
My wife’s friend is having an affair with another man, outside her marriage. They have 3 children. Should we tell her husband?
My wife?s friend is having an affair with another man, its been going on for years. She just told my wife. My wife tried her best to make her give…
1SOCIAL DEPT - Ask Imaam3 Sep 2003
(1) Ladies Dyeing Hair (2) Wife arguing with husband to correct him (3) Unveiling of purdah at checkpoints (4) Husbands illegal relationship with a non muslim woman (5) Dua to conceive a male child
(1) Are Ladies permitted the use of Henna mixed with Black Dye for prermature gray Hair. (2) Can the Wife have an argument with the husband to rid…
Mufti Bilaal Cassim - Ask Imaam24 Jul 2003
i need your help as per sharia. i want to broke the relation with my own big brother...he killed a man who was having 3 children with the help of killed person’s wife
I want to broke the relation with my own big brother because he killed a man who was having 3 children with the help of killed person?s wife, I am…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam15 Jul 2003
1. I'm 28 and divorced my ex-inlaws are seperating me from my kids, I don't have anybody except my kids suggest me some dua which helps me in this case.
2. A female must remove the unwanted hair (below her navel and armpits), can we do it by using shaving blade or we have to do only by scissors. 3.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Jun 2003
Is their justification in Islam for "terrorism" as pratised by groups like Hamas, where women and children are sometimes killed.
Justification for "Terrorism" Is their justification in Islam for "terrorism" as pratised by groups like Hamas, where women and children are…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 Apr 2003
3) Does a woman HAVE to get married? Can she remain a virgin till death or adopt children alone? 4) Can a person do the lottery but then donate ALL the winnings- every single penny to charity?
1) Does a person?s wudhu break if they remove their scarf? 2) Do you get the same rewards for reading the quran no matter what the language it is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Jan 2003
2. Is it Makrooh to speak after Esha? 3. Are we allowed to use contraception for a while if don't plan on having children for a few years?
1. Should one shave one's testicles? 2. Is it Makrooh to speak after Esha? 3. Are we allowed to use contraception for a while if don't plan on…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam5 Dec 2002
I feel the importance of tableegh work. Women want to go in Jamath 3 or more days. Her children are all from 1 year to eight years age.
The people say leave the children at some friend or relative and go in Jamath. They justify if she had to go to hospital she do the same thing. Is…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam30 Nov 2002
I am 2 months pregnant. Will the eclipse influence the child if @ eclipse time i do anything, incl. housework ?
Assalaamualaikum I am 2 months pregnant and have been hearing many things about what I should and shouldn't do at the time of the eclipse. Most…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam23 Nov 2002
I have a tamil neighbour who buys fruit/sweets for our children. She assures us that she buys only halaal. She also has an interest acc at ABSA. Can my children consume her food?
This good offering of your neighbour should be welcomed. You should use this as a means of getting them closer to Islam. We suggest you educate your…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Oct 2002
Adopting a New Born Child
I'm 24 Yrs Girl, Living independently a working in a good Company & I'm not interested in getting married since there are several reason's. But I…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Oct 2002
Is there any Islamic basis to a woman staying in the house for forty days after the birth of a child.
There is a belief in our community that a woman must stay indoors, and in her home for forty days after she has given birth. Is this an Islamic…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Sep 2002
Husband's biological father my mahram? Step-grandfather? Parent marry their child's in-law? Salaat with a female Imam?
As salaamu'alaikum, please answer the following: 1)Is my husband's father, who had him illegitimately, considered a mahram to me? 2)Is my husband's…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Aug 2002
The jews call their state "Israel",the Quraan refered to the jews as children of "Israel" 1400 years ago
The jews call their state "Israel",the Quraan refered to the jews as children of "Israel" 1400 years ago.Why have they named there state after the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Jul 2002
dream - He saw 2 little children(jinn) sitting on our window and one of them asked my dad to feed him and my dad ignored him.
My dad recently bought a house that we have been renting for the past few years. The house is not new. Last night he had a dream as follows. He saw…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam13 Jul 2002
When I perform an act of virtue, can I ask Allah s.w.t. to pass on (distribute) the reward to my living family (spouse, children, parents, brothers/sisters, etc.) as well?
Isaal-e-Sawaab (to perform a virtuous act and grant the reward to any person, alive or deceased) is permissible. On numerous occasions, Nabi…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam17 May 2002
I had a dream last night in which I had a newborn child and I was carrying the
Please interpret the following dreams: 1) I had a dream last night in which I had a newborn child and I was carrying the baby in a baby wash…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Feb 2002
Can women when praying any Salaah in their homes, recite the Qiraat out loud? Also to teach kids, can we pray the complete Salaat out loud, include all the tasbeehs in Rukoo, and Sajood?
(ofcourse no strange men present when reading out loud)
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Jan 2002
WHAT CAN I RECITE TO INSTILL LOVE BETWEEN MY WIFE AND MY MOTHER? THERE’S GOT TO BE SOME HADITH ABOUT THIS, AS ISLAM ENCOURAGES JOINT FAMILIES (PARENTS AND KIDS).
The best way to create love between the wife and your mother is to encourage one another to give gifts. Encourage them not to go by the book of…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 Jan 2002
Dear ulema As a child i had skin graft on exacly one half of my face which has had the effect of my beard growing on one side only. Will i still be sinful if i do not keep a beard.
It is unfortunate to hear about your medical problem. As regards to you keeping a beard if this is not possible and you are not removing the hair…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Jan 2002
How many wives and children each of the Khulfa-e-Rashideen had?
Hadhrat Abu Bakr (Radhiallaahu Anhu) - 4 wives, 6 children. Hadhrat Umar (Radhiallaahu Anhu) - 7 wives, 8 children Hadhrat Ali (Radhiallaahu Anhu) -…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam8 Dec 2001
"A dream about my unborn child"
Salaam, Imam Sahab, I'm single male student. I had a dream about my unborn child several months ago. I saw that, I was hold my baby in my hand. Baby…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam3 Dec 2001
As salaam a lay kum It is said when a women experiences pains due to childbirth her sins are forgiven. Please advise if the same is true when an epidural is used.
A female will get the same virtue when she gives birth after being administered an epidural. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 Dec 2001
I am currently expecting my first child after trouble.
Are there particular surah?s I can read or zikr I should do? Please pray for my unborn child that it be a healthy, happy, pious and obedient slave…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam18 Nov 2001
Asalamoalikum, Mufti Sahab. Please tell me that are non-Muslim’s child are countable as Harami? As they are not Muslim? Or there Marriage according 2 their religion is correct and accepted in Islam?
AoA Mufti Sahab, Is there any book written by The Great Imam-e-Azam Abu Hanifa (Nauman bin Thabi) Rehmat-ul-Lah Alai? If so please name those books.…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam6 Nov 2001
Assallaamualaykum.My wife gave birth to first child.We want to space out our children to give good attention and education.Can my wife use the pill.Please advise.
Q: Are contraceptions permissible? A: All forms of reversible contraception (e.g. condoms, IUD, etc.) are permissible on condition that it is not…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 Aug 2001
Use of Toys, Dolls for children
I have heard form different people different views about dolls, bears or different toys for children. Someone also mentioned that Hazrat Aaisha…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 Jun 2001
What is the Islamic ruling regarding a father in case his children from a Christian wife become Christian? Is it Shirk?
Christians do not recognize the Islam (Prophet Mohamed "Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam" and the Quraan). Meanwhile muslim do recognize the Christianity…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam31 May 2001
To have a child. Artificial insemination
In order to get pregnant my doctors sugessted me to under go intra uterine inssemination in which semen of husband is taken and after some procedure…
- Ask Imaam22 Feb 2001
Must one have children after marriage?
Can woman choose not to have children after marriage for any reason? What if the reason was so as not to become fat and spoil her figure? Jazakallah…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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