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 8 of 29
- Mufti Online4 Nov 2021
Muslim child celebrating Halloween in school
In school, the teacher and students celebrate Halloween. Can a Muslim child (7 years) celebrate Halloween with the teacher and other students? Can…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Azaadville27 Oct 2021
Mathab Of Children
My husband is hanafi and i (wife)shafi What mathhab should the kids follow?
- Mufti Online25 Oct 2021
Wife calling out azaan for a newborn and other sunnats to do when a child is born
My wife is expecting to deliver our baby in a few weeks through caesarean. However, due to covid restrictions, the hospital is not allowing any…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online25 Oct 2021
Advice for children to learn
Please help me with any dua or wazifa to make the brain strong for reading, understanding and implementing. 1. My 4 year old kid is not learning…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online13 Oct 2021
Advice for parents who complain about their children's misbehaviour
My twins are 4 years old and are very stubborn and always fighting and not listening to parents. Please advise a dua or prescribe a wazifa to bring…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Azaadville21 Sep 2021
Disposing Of A Child’s Belongings
My ex husband provides monthly maintenance for our 2 year old son which I use for his personal needs (clothing, nappies etc) I do not use any of it…
- Jamiat KZN20 Sep 2021
Does an adopted child inherit from the estate of their adoptive parents?
Does an adopted child and a fostered child through breastfeeding inherit from the estate of their adoptive or foster parents?
Mufti Ismaeel Bassa - Jamiat KZN15 Sep 2021
Should the foetus of a baby be removed from the womb of a mother who has passed away?
A pregnant woman is terminally will. The doctors estimate that she may live for a few more weeks due to the nature of the terminal illness. What…
Mufti Ismaeel Bassa - Jamiat KZN31 Aug 2021
Is a child obliged to give Sadaqah on behalf of his deceased parent’s request?
After my father gave me a house, he requested that I give R500 on a monthly basis for him as Sadaqah Jaariyah. Due to the current situation, I am…
Mufti Ismaeel Bassa - Azaadville24 Aug 2021
A Child Reading Qur’aan For Esaale-Thawaab
Can a non baligh child read a part of a juz if the khatam is being read for a purpose eg esaale thawaab?
- Mufti Online17 Aug 2021Arabic
النفقة والحضانة
السوال: ١) هل يجوز لي أخذ نفقة من طليقي طالما أنني أنوي الانفصال مدنيا ويترتب علي ذلك مقاسمته أمواله وما يملك سواء كان بيتا أو حتي سيارة حسب قوانين…
- Azaadville3 Aug 2021
An Unmarried Person Adopting A Child
Can an unmarried person adopt a child?
- Mufti Online26 Jul 2021
4D scans to determine the gender of the baby
Is it permissible for a pregnant woman to have a 4D scan to determine the gender of her baby? The scan gives you a basic, clear picture of what the…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Azaadville14 Jul 2021
Step Children Being A Mahram For Their Step Mother
A woman is divorced. The ex-husbands children she cannot marry. But do they fall under Mahram? Children are 13/13 years old, Baaligh. They stay with…
- Azaadville28 Jun 2021
Children Playing Outside At The Time Of Maghrib
Id like to know the ruling regarding covering ones hair (childrens hair) when going outside(in the garden etc) after asr and at night. Also…
- Mufti Online27 Jun 2021
Couple not having children due to fear of fitnah in the place they are living
Can a couple avoid having children if they know that they will not be able to give the child a proper deeni upbringing and also because of the…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Jamiat KZN23 Jun 2021
For how long should a mother breastfeed her newborn child?
Is it compulsory for a mother to breastfeed her new born child? If so, for how long? Can the mother make her own decision to not breastfeed her new…
Mufti Ismaeel Bassa - Ask Imaam21 Jun 2021
How to encourage children to go to the Masjid?
I live in a joint family. I have a son who is 13 years masha ALLAH. My husband is a very good father but sometimes when my son does not go for salat…
Uthman ad-Dagestani - Ask Imaam18 Jun 2021
Names for Newborn
Assalam O Alikum Brother, Sorry for another email. I haven't received the reply for my first email. So, writing it again. My name is Amjad. I am…
Nisar Shaik - Mufti Online13 Jun 2021
Children born with disabilities due to marrying in the family
In Islam, is cousin marriage allowed? Medical science says that cousin marriage is wrong because it causes disabled children. Yes, there are many…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN7 Jun 2021
Social Media Platforms
Assalaamu ‘alaikum Respected ‘Ulama I am on certain social media platforms, and I find that it sometimes takes too much of my time. I had the…
- Jamiat KZN17 May 2021
The Punishment for Disobedience to Parents is Meted out Without Delay (2/2)
What is the authenticity of the following? “There is no sin more likely to bring the punishment of Allah in this world as well as what [punishment]…
- Jamiat KZN17 May 2021
The Punishment for Disobedience to Parents is Meted out Without Delay (1/2)
What is the authenticity of the following Hadith? Sayyiduna Abu Bakrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:…
- Jamiat KZN16 Mar 2021
Is the milk which is vomited from a newborn pure or impure?
I am a mother of a new born and I am breastfeeding. My new born vomits milk that falls onto my clothes all the time. Can I perform Salaah with the…
- Mufti Online10 Mar 2021
Children playing with toys that have eyes and packing them away after playing
I would like to know if a child can play with toys that have eyes and then after the child plays, the parents or child pack it away so no murat is…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam3 Mar 2021
Can a child drink the breastmilk of a non-Muslim?
Assalam alikom. When my twin sons were born, my wife didn’t produce enough breast milk to feed them both. So she fed one child, and the other child…
Ibn Aḥsan - Jamiat KZN2 Mar 2021
What is the status of the relationship between children born from more than one marriage?
Many of our elders in the family had more than one wife. When one passed away they married another woman. Some married 3 times. What is the status…
- Mufti Online9 Feb 2021
Salaah for a woman whose water broke and is in labour
I would like to know what is the ruling on this particular case: 1. When a pregnant woman's water has broken and she has a bloody show, is salaah…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online1 Feb 2021
Making children wear Amber beads necklace for teething
I would like to find out if it's permissible to make a baby wear an Amber beads necklace. It's been said to assist with teething troubles, prevent…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online1 Feb 2021
Having more children when the signs of Qiyaamah are near
Is it advisable to have more children in this current pandemic taking into consideration that we are being told that the signs of Qiyaamah are near?…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online1 Feb 2021
Pregnant woman sitting on a chair and performing salaah
If a woman is one month pregnant, can she perform salaah on a chair for the safety of the baby?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam25 Jan 2021
Naming a child Raahil
Can I name my son raahil?
Mohamed Ebrahim bin Ismail Abdullah - Ask Imaam17 Jan 2021
Can I name my daughter Tasmiyah?
How is the name Tasmiyah for a baby girl?
Hasan Ahmed Razzak - Ask Imaam16 Jan 2021
The name Amaan
Assalamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakaatuhu I hope that you are well I know it must be a busy time with the virus around but if it is possible…
Muhammad Fayyaadh - Jamiat KZN16 Dec 2020
Keeping the spark of love alive in marriage
I have been married for 3 years now. My wife has very harsh tongue. How can I deal with this? Please also provide practical things which I can…
Huzaifah Deedat - Ask Imaam15 Dec 2020
Can I name my daughter Qurrah?
I recently been blessed with a daughter Alhamdulillah. Can I name my her Qurrah?
Hasan Ahmed Razzak - Mufti Online26 Nov 2020
Sunnah practices to be performed after the birth of a child
What are all the Islamic rituals to be performed after the birth of a baby boy or baby girl?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online21 Nov 2020
Sunnah practices to be performed after the birth of a child
1. What is tahneek in Islam? 2. What are all the Islamic rituals to be performed after the birth of a baby boy or baby girl? 3. What about honey…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online4 Nov 2020
Father liking son more than daughters
Is it fine for a father to like his son more than his daughters and tell them that they are girls and they are the ones who supposed to do house…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam30 Oct 2020
Correct spelling of the name Abdur Rahman
Assalamualikum Wr Wb Respected Mufti Sahab Please advise me what is the correct spelling of the name Abdul Rehman or Abdur Rehaman (which one is…
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