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An intelligent woman, a sincere philanthropist, a pious soul, a patient human, a devoted wife, a caring spouse, a loyal partner, a loving mother, an expert homemaker… The Ideal Woman and a dream for many… This was Sayyidah Khadeejah Al-Kubraa (radhiyallahu ‘anha).
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Naming the Child
Correspondence of Hazrat Moulana Yunus Patel Saheb (rahimahullah)
Letter:
Respected Moulana,
As-Salaamu alaikum warahmatullah
My husband and I have been discussing the issue of the naming of children. We would like to know whose right it is to name the child. Is it the father’s right or the mother’s right? We have been getting different feedback and contradicting answers and we thus decided we will settle on what you say.
Reply:
Respected Sister …
Confinement, Mother’s house or In-laws?
Question:
Assalaamu ‘alaikum
Respected ‘Ulama
I am currently living with my in-laws and am expecting a child. I would like to know the Islamic ruling regarding going to my mother’s home for confinement. Some people have been taunting me and claiming that it is not permissible.
Please advise
Jazaakallahu Khairan
Answer:
Bismihi Ta‘ala
Wa ‘alaikumus salaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakaatuh
Respected Sister
Just as it is permissible for a woman to …
