Birth

September 30, 2024 3 mins

Can I Choose Not To Have Children By Choice and Use Reversible Sterilization to ...

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I don’t want to experience pregnancy. Here, in my case, I am extremely repulsed by the idea of pregnancy. I have many reasons not to want to experience pregnancy, taking a life commitment to raising children. Here are some reasons: – Birthing is gruesome, so why would I do […]
July 28, 2024 1 min

What Is the Islamic Ruling on Celebrating Birthdays? – Shaykh Irshaad Sedick

Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question What is the Islamic ruling on celebrating birthdays? Shaykh Irshaad Sedick explains the Islamic ruling on celebrating birthdays, examining different scholarly perspectives. Shaykh Irshaad Sedick graduated from Dar al-Ulum al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, under the tutelage of Shaykh Taha Karaan. He received Ijaza from several esteemed scholars and has authored “The […]
July 20, 2024 3 mins

Must Baby Girls Be Circumcised?

Answered by Shaykh Muhammad Carr Question Is it a must to circumcise baby girls when they are born, as we do with baby boys? Please clarify according to the Shafi’i madhab. Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. Thank you for your question. Firstly, FGM (female genital mutilation) as clitoridectomy (partial […]
June 25, 2024 1 min

Can an 18-Year-Old Muslim Woman Use Birth Control Pills? – Shaykh Faraz Ra...

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani Can an 18-Year-Old Muslim Woman Use Birth Control Pills? Shaykh Faraz Rabbani discusses the permissibility of an 18-year-old Muslim woman using birth control pills, considering health, necessity, and Islamic guidelines. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied […]