Children

Biologically, a child (plural: children) is a human being between the stages of birth and puberty, or between the developmental period of infancy and puberty. The legal definition of child generally refers to a minor, otherwise known as a person younger than the age of majority.

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Sculpture . Children

Is it permissible for children to have a skeleton sculpture as a toy?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 year ago

We don't have an authentic evidence to suggest that it is forbidden for children to play with such toys.. Nevertheless, it is better to avoid it as precaution.

Wassalam.

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Children . Life

What causes some children to endure challenging experiences, such as early family separation or lack of exposure to religion? Is it possible that these hardships result from their parents' sins and failure to repent to Allah?

Despite the fact that bad deeds of parent can leave bad impacts on their children, but it is not the only real reason always. There are very pious parents like prophet Noah as a Quranic example who had a disobedient son despite all his kindness, wisdom and nice manners. Some times grown up children fall under influence of their evil desires and Satan and bad company and they don't follow their pious parents.

Parents should treat their grown up children in a friendly way and avoid enforcing attitude which might create a bad reaction from the children against their parents.

Parents need to always try to protect their children from bad friends as much as possible.

Parents need to always pray for their children to be saved from Satan and Satanic people.

There are many supplications in Quran and Hadeeth in this matter.

Wassalam.

190527

Catholic . Man . Islam . Family . Future . Children . Marriage Proposal . Conversion to Islam

I have a proposal from a Catholic man who wants to convert to Islam and has family support. Are there any restrictions regarding his family, him, me, or our future children in this situation?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 1 year ago

Bismihi ta'ala

Congratulations on your proposal. If he meets the right requirements for a spouse, and there is compatibility, and families are happy, go ahead.

No, there are no restrictions, other than the basic shar'i matters, like halal food, no alcohol, etc. Besides this, you and him can visit them in Christmas, and be with them, like any other family.

And Allah knows best

190211

Marriage . Divorce . Children . Mother . Brother . Time . Domestic violence . Guilt . Hell

After enduring 20 years in an abusive marriage, that ended in divorce, and raising my children alone, why do I still feel guilty and fear hell, especially when my mother and brother don't accept me and consistently make me feel bad whenever we interact?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answer updated 1 year ago

I am sorry to hear about your situation.

This is probably due to the psychology of being in an abusive marriage; possibly the abuser always said directly or indirectly that whatever happens is your fault. (Unfortunately, other people in society will also blame the woman, even if the husband is responsible for his choices.)

Also, in life, we internalize an internal judgmental voice (like a "parent") which judges us based on the social norms that we absorb from other people. This inner voice will continue to judge us even if those people are no longer around (and, in this case, it sounds like there are people who may still be actively reinforcing these ideas).

Many Muslim women, especially in our generation and above, internalized a voice that said that being a good Muslim woman means being married and having children, and a woman who gets divorced is bad. This idea is more about social expectations (or wanting the security of a marriage for a daughter) rather than Allah or faith.

However, it is common for Muslim women who grew up around these ideas to deal with guilt after divorce, and it can take time to revise one's ideas about what is genuinely important before Allah and in the next life and offload social expectations that no longer serve us.

Sometimes this is also a way of processing trauma as well.

In all these cases, probably the best way to handle it is through qualified psychological counselling/therapy as well as reflection on what is really important in matters of faith. Sometimes, just identifying the issue is a step forward.

Wishing you the best!

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Children . Marriage . Prophet Adam

Who did Qabeel marry in order to continue the generation, considering he killed Habeel and was the only child of Adam and Eve?

Bismihi ta'ala

Please read this article, and hopefully it will be beneficial and answer your question.

https://www.sheikh-alsalami.org.au/2017/11/22/how-did-adam-and-eve-pro-c...

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Sin . Infertility . Children

Is it sinful to avoid seeking infertility treatment or to not have a strong desire to have children?

Bismihi ta'ala

It would not be classified as a sin, but Islam does strongly encourage having children, and therefore, one must strive as much as they can to conceive children, and multiple children as well. By natural means, or medical, as long as all shar'i requirements are observed.

And Allah knows best.

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Children . Prophet Adam

If Qabeel killed Habeel and was the sole child of Adam and Eve, who did he marry to continue the generation?

Bismihi ta'ala

Please refer to my artilce I wrote on this topic, in shaa Allah it will be of use:

https://www.sheikh-alsalami.org.au/2017/11/22/how-did-adam-and-eve-pro-c...

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Surname . Father . Arabic . Children . Conversion to Islam

Can the child of a Muslim, particularly a revert with a non-Arabic surname, have a Muslim first name but keep his father's non-Arabic surname?

Yes. It is allowed for Muslim to have a non Muslim surname or even name as far as it does not go against the faith of Islam. There are many pious Muslims who still carry a surname of their non Muslim grand fathers and it does not harm them at all.

New Muslim does not need to change his name or surname to a Muslim name or surname.

Wassalam

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Father . Sacrifice . Zakat . Children . Income . Haram . Eid al-Fitr . Eid al-Adha

If one's father does not make sacrifice on Eid-ul-Adha and does not pay Zakat, are their adult children responsible? Is the household income Haram?

If the father does not fulfill his obligatory duties, his children are not responsible about that. The sacrifice (Qurbani) is not obligatory but only in Hajj.
'if the father does not pay his financial dues like Zakat and Khums, the household income does not become Haraam.

Wassalam.

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Children . Christianity . Illegitimacy

Does an individual, whether a child or an adult, who is born out of wedlock to non-Muslim parents, have the right to follow the Shia faith?

Yes, they can follow Shi'a Islam regardless of their parentage, ancestral religion, or age.

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Woman . Sunni . Children . Marriage . Husband . Sunni-Shi'a . Faith (Iman)

Is it permissible for a Shia woman to marry a Sunni man without being required to change her faith and beliefs? And would it be acceptable if the children from this marriage adopt Sunni beliefs instead of Shia?

In general, marriage between any Muslim woman and Muslim man is permissible provided such marriage does not cause harm to faith or religious practice.
'Shi'a woman must do her best to bring up her children on loving and following Ahlul Bayt (AS).

Wassalam.

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Wife . Depression . Children . God (Allah) . Shukr (Gratitude)

Should I prioritize my wife's well-being over my desire for a third child, considering my wife's past post-delivery depression and her fear due to her age over forty?

You should never force your wife for pregnancy against her wish.

‘Wassalam.