Zakah – Purification of Wealth Studying Zakah, the third pillar of Islam, is an essential duty of every Muslim. The ideal way is to study it via wisdom and precise understanding of great scholars. Sheikh Abdurahman ibn Sa’dy was one such great scholar alhamdulillah. He compiled a brief but invaluable Fiqh (jurisprudence) book called, Manhaj-us-Salikin […]

Islamic Rulings for New Born Babies 7. Other Baby Issues a) Tahaarah issues All human urine with the exception of the urine of a male baby who is exclusively breastfed is najis. The urine of a breastfed male baby can be sprayed with water without thorough washing: Umm Qays bint Mihsan (RA) reported that she […]

Islamic Rulings for New Born Babies 6. Other Newborn Sunnahs a) Tahneek Tahneek is to chew some food and insert it into the baby’s mouth. Usually dates are chewed and rubbed into the baby’s upper jaw or palate. It is recommended to perform Tahneek soon after birth: Anas (RA) and Sahl bin Sa’d (RA) reported, […]

Islamic Rulings for New Born Babies 5. Circumcision Circumcision is the excision of the foreskin of the penis of the male. It was ordained by Allah for His prophet Ibraheem (AS) and thus is an obligatory action for all Muslims: Abu Hurayrah (RA) reported that Allah’s Messenger (SAW) said, “Ibraheem was the first man to […]

Islamic Rulings for New Born Babies 4. The Aqeeqah Aqeeqah refers to the animal slaughtered as a sacrifice for a newborn child. It is so named because the animal’s throat is cut during the sacrifice. According to the majority of the scholars, offering the aqeeqah is obligatory upon those who can afford it. There are […]

Islamic Rulings for New Born Babies 3. Naming the Newborn The Prophet (SAW) commanded naming a newborn on the seventh day: Samurah Bin Jundub (RA) reported that Allah’s Messenger (SAW) said, “Every child is mortgaged with its aqeeqah, which is to be slaughtered for it on its seventh day. On that day, it should also […]

Islamic Rulings for New Born Babies 2. Pregnancy and Delivery During the pregnancy, a woman should try to minimise exposing herself as much as possible. She should try to engage the services of a female (Muslim if possible) obstetrician. The first cry a baby takes is due to its being poked by Satan: Abu Hurayrah […]

Islamic Rulings for New Born Babies 1. Pre-conception Marriage has been ordained in Islam for the purpose of procreation, bringing into this world children who will worship and obey Allah. The couple should invoke Allah’s blessings and protection for themselves and future offspring at the time of marriage: Abdullah bin Amr (RA) reported that the […]