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Rulings on worship, marriage and divorce, business, food and everyday life — answered by Mufti Qasim Zia and the scholars of Akhuwat-e-Islami. 890 answers so far.
Children & Upbringing
Show all fatawaIs the urine of a newborn child impure? Does it break Wudu or must we change our clothes?
Is the urine of a child impure – is this proven from Hadīth. Some people say it is not impure because the child is only drinking milk; he/she is not eating any food, etc. If it is impure, will one…
Can we give formula milk to a child instead of breastfeeding?
Some women give formula milk instead of breastfeeding – is this permissible. What is the ruling regarding this; is it not wājib for them to breastfeed their children?
What is the ruling on a woman marrying a non-Muslim man?
How is it for a female Muslim to marry a non-Muslim? My sister has married a non-Muslim and she also knows that it’s not allowed, but she is still with him. If I take my children to her home, they may…
Can Parents spend on themselves the money gifted to their children on Eid or from their savings?
If the father deposits money into the savings account of his non–bāligh child, then can the father himself use this money and can he purchase items for the child using this money, also who will give…
Can I claim disability allowance for my child who has ADHD?
Is it permissible to claim disability allowance for a child who apparently and physically is normal but has some attributes which are deemed as disabilities by the government such as Attention Deficit…
What is the Islamic ruling on using contraception?
What is the ruling about birth control (that which prevents pregnancy)? Is it permissible for one to use condoms or to eat tablets to prevent pregnancy? Also, what are the permissible methods for…
Is it necessary to have our Father’s name as our surname?
Is it necessary to have our Father’s name in our surname for example Rayhaan Afzal?
Can a Father change the nappy of his baby son or daughter?
Can a father change the nappy of his baby son or daughter?
If someone has a deceased parent who had missed prayers/fasts, what can their children do for them?
If a person has passed away and he had missed many salahs (ritual prayers), then what should his children do for him? Do they have to offer salah on his behalf, or give sadaqah (charity)? If they do…
Can I buy dolls, plastic babies & cartoons for my children? Can I pray around them?
Is the purchase of dolls, miniature plastic babies and cartoons, all of which resemble living objects, permissible? Is offering salah (the ritual prayer) in a room where such toys are present…
My baby plays on the prayer mat when I pray, what should I do?
When I pray, my daughter who is approximately 14 months, walks on the prayer mat and tries to play with me whilst I’m in prayer, is it better that I close the door so she doesn’t come in? What if she…
Do I pay zakaat on my children’s savings and jewellery?
Do I pay Zakaat on the savings and jewellery belonging to my children? They are 5 and 8 years old.
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