Question
Is a family plan permissible according to the Shariah. If a couple is divorced then such a plan can be arranged with the non-Muslim advocate. It entails visitation rights and other issues in the best interests of the children.
Answer
It is not permissible for a non-Muslim to arrange a plan for the children. It is despicable for Muslims to adopt a children's plan prepared by kuffaar. Decisions should be in terms of the Shariah, not according to western norms.
"Best interest" of the children is only what Islam has decided for them. What is 'best interest' to the kuffaar can be haraam, and what is 'not in the children's interest' according to the kuffaar can be Waajib and good according to Islam.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 25 No 06
- PDF page
- 3
Appears under PORNO DEVICES FOR THE KHUTBAH (approximate).