Children

Biologically, a child (plural: children) is a human being between the stages of birth and puberty, or between the developmental period of infancy and puberty. The legal definition of child generally refers to a minor, otherwise known as a person younger than the age of majority.

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Children . Marriage . Prophet Adam

Who did Qabeel marry in order to continue the generation, considering he killed Habeel and was the only child of Adam and Eve?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 1 month ago

Bismihi ta'ala

Please read this article, and hopefully it will be beneficial and answer your question.

https://www.sheikh-alsalami.org.au/2017/11/22/how-did-adam-and-eve-pro-c...

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Sin . Infertility . Children

Is it sinful to avoid seeking infertility treatment or to not have a strong desire to have children?

Bismihi ta'ala

It would not be classified as a sin, but Islam does strongly encourage having children, and therefore, one must strive as much as they can to conceive children, and multiple children as well. By natural means, or medical, as long as all shar'i requirements are observed.

And Allah knows best.

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Children . Prophet Adam

If Qabeel killed Habeel and was the sole child of Adam and Eve, who did he marry to continue the generation?

Bismihi ta'ala

Please refer to my artilce I wrote on this topic, in shaa Allah it will be of use:

https://www.sheikh-alsalami.org.au/2017/11/22/how-did-adam-and-eve-pro-c...

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Surname . Father . Arabic . Children . Conversion to Islam

Can the child of a Muslim, particularly a revert with a non-Arabic surname, have a Muslim first name but keep his father's non-Arabic surname?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 3 months ago

Yes. It is allowed for Muslim to have a non Muslim surname or even name as far as it does not go against the faith of Islam. There are many pious Muslims who still carry a surname of their non Muslim grand fathers and it does not harm them at all.

New Muslim does not need to change his name or surname to a Muslim name or surname.

Wassalam

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Father . Sacrifice . Zakat . Children . Income . Haram . Eid al-Fitr . Eid al-Adha

If one's father does not make sacrifice on Eid-ul-Adha and does not pay Zakat, are their adult children responsible? Is the household income Haram?

If the father does not fulfill his obligatory duties, his children are not responsible about that. The sacrifice (Qurbani) is not obligatory but only in Hajj.
'if the father does not pay his financial dues like Zakat and Khums, the household income does not become Haraam.

Wassalam.

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Children . Christianity . Illegitimacy

Does an individual, whether a child or an adult, who is born out of wedlock to non-Muslim parents, have the right to follow the Shia faith?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answer updated 5 months ago

Yes, they can follow Shi'a Islam regardless of their parentage, ancestral religion, or age.

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Woman . Sunni . Children . Marriage . Husband . Sunni-Shi'a . Faith (Iman)

Is it permissible for a Shia woman to marry a Sunni man without being required to change her faith and beliefs? And would it be acceptable if the children from this marriage adopt Sunni beliefs instead of Shia?

In general, marriage between any Muslim woman and Muslim man is permissible provided such marriage does not cause harm to faith or religious practice.
'Shi'a woman must do her best to bring up her children on loving and following Ahlul Bayt (AS).

Wassalam.

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Wife . Depression . Children . God (Allah) . Shukr (Gratitude)

Should I prioritize my wife's well-being over my desire for a third child, considering my wife's past post-delivery depression and her fear due to her age over forty?

You should never force your wife for pregnancy against her wish.

‘Wassalam.

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Parents . Children . Sexual

What is the obligation when a child unintentionally witnesses the parents engaging in an intimate act? If required, what type and amount of compensation, Kafara or Sadqa, should be given?

Bismihi ta'ala

There is no kaffarah or anything to be paid, but there are two very important thing everyone must always remember.

1. Parents, or anyone being intimate must secure their privacy first, making sure there will be no intrusion, and have absolute certainty that nobody can or will be able to see or hear them. Even infant children should be away from their parents, and we have narrations from Ahlul Bayt (a.s.) that strongly censure parents being intimate with the presence of even a baby.

2. Whenever someone is living with other people, he/she must always remember to announce themselves, knock doors, make a noise, say "Ya Allah", to inform others of their presence, and so on. This is to avoid seeing somebody without their clothes, or in a situation that they are uncomfortable in, etc.

In the case something happens unintentionally, it should be forgotten, not mentioned, and just be stricter in observing these two points.

And Allah knows best

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Anxiety . Children

How can I deal with the anxiety that people around me may hurt or kill my child?

Extreme anxiety is an abnormal behavior which needs medical advice from psychiatrist specialists. Normal anxiety can be treated with remembering Allah and reciting Salwaat and reciting or listening to Quran and Duas.

It is unusual to think that someone is trying to hurt or kill your child. It is a sinful act to think wrongly about the intentions of others.

Wassalaam

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Son . Responsibility . Parents . Daughter . Wife . Children

As an only son, what are my responsibilities towards my parents? Are a son's responsibilities any different to those of a daughter? What are my responsibilities towards my parents in relation to those towards my wife and children?

Your responsibility is to look after your parents and serve them as a humble servant and try your best to please them and obey their orders in lawful matters. Your responsibility as their only son is more than the responsibility of your sister. Doing your best and serving your parents does not mean that you ignore the rights of your wife. Her rights on you remain preserved, although there should not be any contradiction between complete service to your parents and fulfilling the rights of your wife, but never do anything which can harm the feelings of your parents. They are your gate to paradise and eternal success

. Wassalam

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Children . Lie . Parents . Social Media

Our children are being bombarded on social media with disinformation and crazy conspiracy theories like the earth is flat, vaccines are dangerous and so on. How can we, as good parents, teach them not to believe in such crazy ideas?

We need to teach our children not to believe any claim or idea with out real evidence. Social media is open for facts and lies so we need to verify what we read and not to blindly take what is been published.

‘Wassalam.