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It is narrated that the life of a child is bound by ‘Aqi-qah 205, and if it is not carried out, it exposes one to tribulation and death. If delayed, it is sunnah on the father until the bulugh of the child, and after bulugh, it is sunnah on the child...

It is narrated that the life of a child is bound b...

Making things ritually clean from the urine of a suckling child If anything becomes najis with the urine of a suckling child, who has not yet started taking solid food, and, as a precaution, is less than two years old, the thing will be ritually clea...

Making things ritually clean from the urine of a s...

The rules of determining a woman’s first haydh after childbirth is again depending on the normal habit of the woman’s haydh: 1. For a woman who has a fixed habit of haydh: a. If blood is seen continuously for a month or more after giving birth to a c...

The rules of determining a woman’s first haydh aft...

It is possible that Nifa-s blood may be discharged for an instant only, but it never exceeds 10 days. Depending on the normal habit of the woman’s haydh, the rules of the length of Nifa-s differ as follows 242: 1. For a woman who has a fixed habit of...

It is possible that Nifa-s blood may be discharged...

What is Nifas? From the time when the child birth takes place, the blood seen by the mother is Nifa-s, provided that it stops before or on completion of the tenth day. While in the condition of Nifa-s, a woman is called Nafsa. 1. The blood which a mo...

What is Nifas? From the time when the child birth ...

1. The mother should have taqwa (piety), and should be careful that the milk should not be contaminated due to lack of piety and virtue. Especially during the period of breastfeeding, one should stay away from all types of sin. Mustahab acts and clos...

1. The mother should have taqwa (piety), and shoul...

Alla-h (swt) mentions in Surat al-Baqarah, Verse 233: “Mothers shall suckle their children for two full years, - that for such as desire to complete the suckling.” And in Surat al-Ahqa-f, Verse 15, He states: “And his gestation and weaning take thirt...

Alla-h (swt) mentions in Surat al-Baqarah, Verse 2...

1. Breast milk contains all the necessary ingredients that the child needs in the first 4-6 months of life. 2. Breast milk contains the suitable proteins and fats to satisfy the natural needs of the child. 3. There are higher quantities of lactose in...

1. Breast milk contains all the necessary ingredie...

Alla-h (swt) has placed food and water for the child in the body of the mother, and has created an amazing system of feeding the newborn child in a manner which is perfect and most beneficial. It is narrated from Ima-m as-Sa-diq (as): “Oh Mother of I...

Alla-h (swt) has placed food and water for the chi...

There are many traditions narrating the rewards of breastfeeding, such as those narrated in the Importance of Motherhood section in Chapter 5, where the breastfeeding mother has been likened to one who fights for Alla-h (swt) , and if she dies during...

There are many traditions narrating the rewards of...

Importance of naming the child It is narrated from Ima-m al-Ka-dhim (as) that the first good a father can do for his child is to give him a good name. It is the right of the child that his parents give him a good name and treat him well. 211 In anoth...

Importance of naming the child It is narrated from...

1. Acceptance of the child, whether boy or girl Unfortunately, even today, many still have the stereotype that girls are undesirable and treat sons and daughters differently. Whereas, it is clear in the Qur’an that the child is a creation of Alla-h (...

1. Acceptance of the child, whether boy or girl Un...

It is important to note that many of the acts mentioned in this section are similar to those outlined in the Sexual Etiquette section, with the addition of how it affects the conceived child. State of mind The state of mind and soul of the parents ha...

It is important to note that many of the acts ment...

Recommended Foods The food one eats not only has a great impact on the physical aspect of a person, but on the soul and psyche as well. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that parents-to-be stay away from forbidden food, and even those that food w...

Recommended Foods The food one eats not only has a...

1. Fresh dates 175 a. It is narrated that the Prophet (s) said: “The first thing a woman should eat after delivery should be ratb (a type of fresh date), as Alla-h (swt) told Hadrat Maryam after delivering Prophet (s) ‘Isa- to eat ratb. 176” When ask...

1. Fresh dates 175 a. It is narrated that the Prop...

1. Recite Surat al-Inshiqa-q after Sala-t in the 9th month. When labour pains start, recite this, and if it is not possible to recite it with your tongue, recite it in your head. 2. Drink saffron syrup during labour to ease the pain (not before as it...

1. Recite Surat al-Inshiqa-q after Sala-t in the 9...

It is important to note that many of the acts mentioned in this section are similar to those outlined in the Sexual Etiquette section, with the addition of how it affects the conceived child. Makru-h acts As some actions have a negative effect on the...

It is important to note that many of the acts ment...

Like the conception period, and even more so, the thoughts and actions of the mother have an impact on the Akhla-q, actions and faith of the unborn child, as the child is like an organ of the mother and obtains all the necessary factors of developmen...

Like the conception period, and even more so, the ...

The Prophet Muhammad (s) has said that: “Paradise is under the feet of the mother.” 154 Alla-h (swt) states in the Noble Qur’an, in Surat al-Fa-tir, Verse 11: “And no female conceives or delivers except with His knowledge.” It is also narrated from t...

The Prophet Muhammad (s) has said that: “Paradise ...

In several verses of the Noble Qur’an, Alla-h (swt) has mentioned the creation and stages of transformation of the child. It is by observing this miracle that one inevitably desires to thank and revere Him, the best of Creators. In Surat al-Mu’minu-n...

In several verses of the Noble Qur’an, Alla-h (swt...

If an abortion is carried out, whoever performs the abortion will become liable for the payment of indemnity. This is regardless of whether or not the abortion is done voluntarily, with the consent of one or both parents. The payment of indemnity for...

If an abortion is carried out, whoever performs th...