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We have adopted an infant.

The identity of an adopted child may not be concealed from him/her. As the child grows in understanding, he/she must be made aware of his/her true parents. It is not permissible to…

The Majlis Vol 24 No 02, p.3

Is adoption permissible in Islam?

While it is permissible to adopt children, it entails considerable responsibility and brings in its wake practical difficulties. If the child is a girl, then even before she…

The Majlis Vol 24 No 08, p.3

What should we do for the birth of pious children?

Make dua for pious children. Follow the Shariah. Abstain from sin and futility in all forms. Then, Insha-Allah, one will have pious children. Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi…

The Majlis Vol 25 No 04, p.4

Nowadays children have become uncontrollable.

The first requisite is for the parents to be pious so that their piety exercises a beneficial effect on the children. If parents are impious, they should then not expect discipline…

The Majlis Vol 26 No 07, p.5