Children: Questions & Answers
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Responsibilities of a Stepfather
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته The stepfather has no financial obligation towards his stepchild. …
Wuḍū and touching corpses, and crucial decisions at childbirth
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته 1. In terms of the Shāfiʿī madhhab, the wuḍū breaks …
Stepfather and Rights of Biological Father
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته 1. When a man marries a woman who already …
Rights of Custody
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته 1. The rights to the custody of a child …
Ruling on Vasectomy
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته The Shari’ah prohibits any medication or procedure that results …
Can I play Video Games?
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته 1. While a moderate amount of playing games might …
Authority of Name giving
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته It is preferable and desirable for both parents to …
Are Orphans eligible recipients of Zakāh?
An orphan is not eligible to receive zakāh solely based on being an orphan. The …
Aqiqah for a child
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته The aqīqah is an emphasized sunnah for any individual entrusted …
Can I donate or receive donated breast milk?
With regards to your query (and with due appreciation for the additional information provided), be …
