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  2. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

159 Questions

Are children of ages 10, 8, and 1 required to follow the rules of Ihram when traveling for Umrah? If so, what should their Niyyah for umrah be?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Children (boys) are allowed during Ihraam to travel in a covered vehicle during day and night.

'They should avoid acts which are unlawful during Ihraam as much as they can.

Niyyah for Umrah is Qurbatan Elallah قربة.إلي الله

Wassalam.
In Islamic law, does a parent or guardian have to pay for damages caused by their little child if the owner doesn't forgive, similar to the laws in some countries?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Parents or guardian are not responsible to pay for damages caused by their children if  there was no negligence from the parents or the guardian.

'Wassalam.
Is it permissible for a single Shia woman to have a child through IVF by using sperm from a sperm bank?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

No. Muslim woman is not allowed to have a child through any procedure including IVF from a sperm of a man who is not her legitimate husband. 

Wassalam.
Can I create an educational YouTube channel for children featuring poems, some background music, and animated characters?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'ala

Yes, you can, as long as the content and of course background music is appropriate. 

Try to focus on being creative, with original work, and developing clips that are unique and not repetitive.

With prayers for your success