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Health tips during pregnancy
Remember that now a child is being nourished within your own body. Every moment should be passed with caution and concern over the wellbeing of yourself and as well as your child.
• Eat fresh green vegetables in abundance
• Avoid over eating and abstain from food that causes constipation
• Drink lots of milk
• Abstain from tea, coffee, hot (spicy) and oily foods
• In the first three months and from the seventh month onward, avoid …
Frustrated with my Kids
Question:
Assalaamu ‘alaikum
Alhamdulillah, I have three boys whom I love very much, yet I feel unable to give them the love, attention and care they deserve. I do not know what to do. I love my children more than anything, but I struggle to show or express that love. When they are away from me, I cry and miss them, yet when they are with me I become angry and shout at them. Afterwards, I feel deep regret for treating …
Birthdays
Question:
What is the ruling regarding birthdays? Our muslims greet one another on this day and feel insulted if one does not greet them. Another issue is regarding birthday cakes, gifts and parties. Please advise.
Answer:
Bismihi Ta‘ala
Haamidan wa Musalliyan
Respected Sister in Islam
Assalaamu ‘alaikum
Celebrating birthdays is a custom of the kuffaar. As Muslims, we are commanded to refrain from emulating the kuffaar as well as adopting their ways. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “The …
