Children: Questions & Answers

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ChildrenJana'iz

Wuḍū and touching corpses, and crucial decisions at childbirth

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته 1. In terms of the Shāfiʿī madhhab, the wuḍū breaks …

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ChildrenMarriage

Stepfather and Rights of Biological Father

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته   1. When a man marries a woman who already …

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ChildrenMufti Taha Karaan

Rights of Custody

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته   1. The rights to the custody of a child …

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ChildrenMarriage

Ruling on Vasectomy

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته   The Shari’ah prohibits any medication or procedure that results …

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ChildrenMufti Taha Karaan

Can I play Video Games?

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته   1. While a moderate amount of playing games might …

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ChildrenMufti Abdurragmaan Khan

Authority of Name giving

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته   It is preferable and desirable for both parents to …

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ChildrenMufti Abdurragmaan Khan

Are Orphans eligible recipients of Zakāh?

An orphan is not eligible to receive zakāh solely based on being an orphan. The …

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ChildrenMufti Abdurragmaan Khan

Aqiqah for a child

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته   The aqīqah is an emphasized sunnah for any individual entrusted …

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ChildrenMufti Taha Karaan

Can I donate or receive donated breast milk?

With regards to your query (and with due appreciation for the additional information provided), be …

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