Family, Women & Children · Subtopic
Pregnancy
358 fatawa from 7 South African Darul Iftas on Pregnancy, part of Family, Women & Children. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
Subtopics are grouped from each Darul Ifta’s own categories and the fatwa titles, so the count is approximate.
By Darul Ifta
Pregnancy fatawa — page 7 of 9
- Mufti Online23 Aug 2015
Iddat of a pregnant woman
I just wanted to know how the iddat period of a woman works when she is pregnant. If I divorce my wife while she is pregnant and the baby dies in…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online15 Aug 2015
Iddat of a pregnant woman
I wish to know if I divorce my wife by one talaaq while she is pregnant and she gives birth after one month, does the iddat end there or is it a…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN12 Jun 2015
Fasting while pregnant (3/3)
I know that a woman cannot keep fasts whilst in Haidh-menstruation. Then, if she experiences menstruation whilst fasting, does she have to keep…
- Jamiat KZN12 Jun 2015
Fasting while pregnant (2/3)
Is it permissible for a woman to take pills to avoid menstruation and to keep fasts?
- Jamiat KZN12 Jun 2015
Fasting while pregnant (1/3)
The previous Q&A was about the permissibility for a woman breastfeeding whilst fasting during Ramadaan. What about a woman who is pregnant?
- Mufti Online27 May 2015
Spotting during pregnancy
Can a female offer prayer in case of spotting during pregnancy?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online13 May 2015
Teaching children the Salaah times
What's an easy way of explaining the times of salaah to a class of about 10-13 year olds?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online6 May 2015
Shaving the hair of the newborn baby
I was told that to shave the hair of a newborn baby boy is in the sunnah but not for a newborn baby girl. Is this true?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online24 Apr 2015
Congratulating parents upon the birth of their newborn child
A friend has a new baby. What is the sunnah method of congratulating the person? Is saying the word 'mubarak' suitable?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online23 Apr 2015
Whistling and clapping when playing with babies
Is it permissible to whistle and clap when playing with babies etc?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online31 Mar 2015
Addressing one's parents with titles of respect
I wanted to know, what is the correct Sunnah way to address your Mum and Dad? What did Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam's) blessed children address…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online28 Mar 2015
Lunar eclipse during pregnancy
I want to ask that what are the effects of chaand grihen on pregnant women because I am 6 months pregnant and today night is chaand grihen?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online12 Mar 2015
Marrying a pregnant woman who conceived out of wedlock
Is it permissible to marry a woman if she is pregnant out of wedlock before the baby is born?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online2 Mar 2015
Equality towards Children
Would a father be sinful for giving some of his children more money than others - for example financing the trip of one child to go abroad but not…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online18 Feb 2015
Hearing Azaan during pregnancy
I am 7 months pregnant now and I feel like I am listening to Azaan sometimes in between, then I feel like I am hearing lots of noise. Then in dreams…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online12 Feb 2015
Parents behaviour influencing the child
Is it right that if a pregnant woman reads or talks about great persons of Islam the child in the womb will be born as such?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam29 Jan 2015
Is it permissible to get an pregnancy ultrasound?
My question is regarding finding out baby's gender in routein ultrasound scan.is it allowed in islam to find out this? We don't have any issue with…
Muhammad Haris Siddiqui - Jamiat KZN20 Jan 2015
Conjugal relations during Pregnancy
Q. What is the ruling of intercourse during pregnancy? Some say it is okay and others say it is harmful to the mother and child? Please explain?
Mufti Ismaeel Bassa - Mufti Online1 Jan 2015
When is the foetus given life?
According to our Islamic beliefs, when is a foetus inside a mothers womb given life i.e. it's rooh?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online10 Dec 2014
Iddat of a lady who had a miscarriage
I was given three talaqs through whattsapp whilst I was pregnant. I had a miscarriage on the first day of the forth month (exactly 16th week), how…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online9 Nov 2014
Toys with bells
Is it permissible to give babies toys e.g. soccer ball with small bells inside that jingle when moved around?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam16 Oct 2014
What shall one do if the qurbani animal happens to be pregnant?
What if a person slaughtered a sheep for qurbani, then when skinning saw the sheep was pregnnt and there was a baby in there, is the qurbani valid…
Fahad Abdul Wahab - Mufti Online21 Sep 2014
Iddat of a woman whose husband passed away after childbirth
What will be the "iddat" of a woman if her husband passes away and she has a 6 day old baby? It is in my knowledge that if the woman is pregnant…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam18 Sep 2014
I am six weeks pregnant. Can I abort my child?
I have a 8 years old daughter .she has globel development dely and Eplipse .she cannot speak and she cannot walk at all.she uses nappies.i have to…
Ismaeel Bassa - Mufti Online11 Aug 2014
On which day should the child be named
If the child is born on friday at 1:30, what day should the name be given? Is the 7th day the thursday or friday?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam27 Jun 2014
Must a pregnant woman fast in Ramadān? Why do some masjids turn the lights off for Taraweeh?
1.What is the condition of Ramzan fasting on a woman who is 2 months pregnant? 2.In few masjids,I have observed that the lights are switched off for…
Zameelur Rahman - Mufti Online1 Jun 2014
Finding out the gender of the foetus
Is it permissible to find out the gender of the child before it is born? What if not then can you please provide a brief explanation?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online30 Apr 2014
Shaving the newborn baby's hair with a machine
We have had a new baby boy and I would like to enquire on the sunnah of shaving the baby's head. Is it necessary to shave the head clean with a…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online10 Apr 2014
Maintaining equality between children
Is it gunaah if I gave my property to 2 of my children an not the other 2?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online18 Mar 2014
Sitting and performing Salaah during pregnancy
I am 7 months pregnant and suffer from backaches and leg pains. Will it be permissible for me to sit and read salaah when the pain is very severe?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam3 Mar 2014
Can a woman breastfeed her child while pregnant?
Can a woman breastfeed her child while pregnant?
Immad Bin Arshad - Mufti Online22 Feb 2014
Worried due to problems experianced in previous pregnancy
I am pregnant again early stage seven weeks. The last pregnancy I had a very bad one. My daughter was born with a chromosome problem and I was in…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online19 Feb 2014
Having many children
In Islam, it is recommended to have many kids and offspring, but, the increase in population is also a sign of the coming of the day of judgement,…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online4 Feb 2014
Iddat of a pregnant woman
What is the duration of iddat of a woman who has been given talaaq from her husband who later discovered herself pregnant, however the pregnancy is…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online13 Jan 2014
Finding out the gender of the foetus
My wife is pregnant so she goes for ultrasound every month (because there is a little problem with pregnancy so doctors want to keep there eyes on…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online4 Jan 2014
Upbringing of children
Alhamdulliah Allah Ta'ala blessed me with two daughters. What is my duty and responsibility to them. What are the things a father needs to teach a…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online24 Dec 2013
Reciting Surah Maryam during pregnancy
I am one month away from giving birth. Does Surah Maryam help to ease labour? What else can I read for a healthy baby, easy labour and at time of…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam15 Dec 2013
Should I abort my baby if the pregnancy will risk my life?
I wanted to know when a woman is in childbirth - if there are complications and both the mothers and the new unborn childs life are in danger and…
Zakariya Memon - Mufti Online17 Nov 2013
Treating one's children equally
I'm very sorry, but this is quite a long message. I was wondering if you could spend a moment reading this and make clear for me an issue that I…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam1 Oct 2013
Haidh or Nifaas after miscarriage?
I have been trying to conceive for many years. I was diagnosed with PCOS a few years ago which means that the menstrual cycle is irregular and body…
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