Birth

May 16, 2024 1 min

Should You Use Donated Breast Milk or Formula for Premature Babies? – Shay...

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat Should You Use Donated Breast Milk or Formula for Premature Babies? Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat explains what a mother should choose between donated breast milk from the hospital or using formula for her premature child. Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat began studying Arabic Grammar and Morphology whilst studying for a degree in English […]
April 18, 2024 2 mins

Can We Donate Our Excess Embryos After IVF For Adoption to Other Families?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question Is it permissible in Islamic jurisprudence to give up embryos from IVF for adoption to Muslim families due to high-risk pregnancies? What is the recommended course of action according to Islamic guidance? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate I pray you are in good […]
April 7, 2024 1 min

Is It Permissible for Me to Recite the Quran with My Chest Exposed during Breast...

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it permissible to recite the Qur’an while breastfeeding with my breast uncovered at home to monitor my baby’s latch? Answer In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate Yes, it is permissible. Although it would be ideal to be fully covered while reciting the Quran, one […]
March 16, 2024 1 min

Can I Name My Child Jakob Instead of Yaqub?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question Is it permissible to name a child Jakob, the German way of writing Yakub? I am German, and my husband is Turkish. His wish is that we name our children from names in the Quran. I want to fulfill this wish, but I want to take the German translation. […]
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