Infant

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If a mother has a miscarriage at 9 weeks and the doctor indicates the fetus stopped developing at 6 weeks, will the child in this case attain Paradise?

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 7 months ago

Every dead child from Muslim parents will attain Paradise as mentioned in our Hadeeth that Muslim dead children will be looked after by Saravnearvthe Paradise, then every child will be invited to enter Paradise, but will say: I wait for my parents to enter Paradise.

Wassalam.

Miscarriage . Paradise . Infant

If a mother has a miscarriage at 9 weeks and the doctor indicates the fetus stopped developing at 6 weeks, will the child in this case attain Paradise?

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 7 months ago

Bismihi ta'āla

There are numerous narrations that speak about a miscarried child and how our Prophet (s.a.w.) will boast about his ummah, even a miscarried fetus. Narrations mention the baby will intercede at the door of Heaven for its parents, and so on.

Please read this book: Soothing the Heart of the Bereaved, by Shahid al-Thani

And Allah knows best

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Mother . Pregnancy . Infant . Miscarriage

What is Islam's stance on children who pass away in the womb during early pregnancy before 12 weeks or as a fully formed baby? Could you provide insights on this issue from a Shia perspective, including relevant references?

Children who pass away in the womb must be dealt with according to Islamic rules depending on the age of the embryo. If the embryo was less than four months of pregnancy, then there is no Ghusl, nor Kafan, nor Namaz Mayyit, but just to be put in piece of cloth and to be buried. If the age of the embryo is four months or more then it must given ritual washing (Ghusl) then Kafan, then to be buried with out Namaz Mayyit.

These are the rituals , but on the hereafter, children of Muslims will be looked after by Sara, wife of Prophet Ibrahim (AS). They will be invited to enter Paradise, they will reply: I enter Paradise with my parents.

Wassalam.

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Infant . Urine . Salah (Prayers)

I am a mother of an infant and often get dirty by the urine of my baby. It is not possible for me to clean myself before every Salah and using disposable diapers is out of my husband's budget. What should I do?

Mateen Charbonneau, Sheikh Mateen Joshua Charbonneau achieved a certificate from Harvard University in Islamic Studies. He undertook Howza classes under esteemed scholars since 2013 and has been teaching at Imam Mahdi... Answered 2 years ago

You must be free of najasat in order to offer salat

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Abortion . Husband . Wife . Cheating . Fear . Pregnancy . Health . Lie . Infant

Is having an abortion at 7 weeks permissible due to the husband's physical and mental abuse towards the wife, including cheating, lying, and causing emotional distress, if the wife is concerned about the safety of the baby and her own mental health?

No. Abortion is killing a human being in early formation. Abortion is not permissible at all except in the case of saving the life of the mother if pregnancy can kill her.

Wassalam.

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Numerology . Infant

Is it a requirement to use numerology and Ilmul Adad to name a baby according to the beliefs of many Shia elders?

No, it is not required. We do not have any authentic evidence from the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS) to suggest such requirement. It is recommended to name our newly born after the names of Ahlul Bayt and names recommended by them with out going through numerology or Ilmul A'dad. Some elders in the subcontinent think it required but it is just a cultural matter not a religious requirement.

'Wassalam.

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Parents . Marriage . Son . Woman . Morality . Divorce . Infant . Obedience

What are the reasons, apart from religious or moral criteria, that parents can use to reject a marriage of their son with a divorced woman who has a baby? And what is the obligation on the son to obey their decision?

Matured man is allowed to marry the female whom he chooses if she is suitable as far as her religion and morals. Man does need permission of his parents in marriage unlike virgin girl who definitely needs permission from her father or paternal grand father.

keeping the respect of the parents is essential.

Wassalam.

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Woman . House . Infant

Is it permissible for a woman to stay in the same house as her brother-in-law (husband's brother) for a few days, while having separate rooms? Does it make a difference if she is accompanied by her 6-month-old baby?

Her husband’s brother is non-Mahram to her and staying in one house with a non Mahram with or without an infant child should be avoided. Her husband should make proper arrangement for her safe stay away from non Mahram.

Wassalam.

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Woman . Abortion . Rape . Infant

Can a woman who has been raped abort her baby? Under what situations is abortion permissible?

Bismihi ta'ala

In general, Islam prohibits abortion, and this is the primary law, considering abortion unlawful and a form of murder, where blood-money must be paid and a kaffarah.

In brief, there are certain circumstances where abortion becomes allowed. In the case of a rape incident, with the victim falling pregnant, before the fourth month (entering of the soul into the fetus), she is allowed to abort the fetus if there is extreme difficulty upon her to keep the baby. This means her mental state as the mother is unstable, her family and social status will be ruined, and she will not be able to bear the extremely damaging consequences of all of this. In this case, she is permitted to have an abortion.

As for after the fourth month, there are different opinions on this, and she must refer to her Marja' taqleed for the fatwa.

And Allah knows best.

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Infant

Is calling my baby boy the name Deen permissible?

Deen means in Arabic (religion). We don't have any of the Prophets or Infallible Imams who called themselves or any of their children in this name. You can add to it then use it like Emad al-Deen, Alauddin, Fakhruddin, Izzuddin, etc. That will make sense otherwise just Deen is not an Islamic name.

Wassalam.

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Breastfeeding . Infant

Is it permissible to breastfeed my baby over 2 years if the baby has been unwell in his last days of reaching the age of two?

Yes it is permissible if the child still needs to be breastfed but it should not take long after two years.

Wassalam.

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Adhan . Infant . Coronaviruses . Iqama

Can a mother give Adhaan and Iqaamah and name the baby in hospital when the father cannot be present due to the pandemic situation?

Yes she can. There is no condition in Adhan and Iqaamah to be given by the father only or any man. Women including the mother can do it as well.

'Giving the name to the child should not ignore the father's wish.

'Wassalam.