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What is the state of a baby who dies in the womb in the hereafter?

What is the state of a baby who dies in the womb in the hereafter? Will it go to jannah or not? Give answer according to islamic point of view!
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What to do with aqeeqah hair?

Narrated Samurah ibn Jundub: The Prophet (ﷺ) said: A boy is in pledge for his Aqiqah, Sacrifice is made for him on the seventh day, his head is shaved and he is given name. Abu Dawud ...
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Are methods of influencing a baby's sex (such as changing one's diet) permissible?

I have 2 daughters Alhamdulillah. Now me and my family expect one baby boy as my next child, so I can search on Internet and found some method can increasing possibilities of baby boy, like, the woman'...
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As an overworked mother to a newborn baby, is it okay to miss a prayer and pray it later?

Now that I have given birth, I have to breastfeed and do many things as a mother, so I am not getting the time to finish that prayer. Is it okay to leave that prayer, or I should finish it? By finish ...
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To give charity equal to the weight in silver of the shaved hair of new born?

Is it true that people should give charity equal to the weight in silver of the shaved hair of new born. As my mother is suggesting me to do this for my new born baby?
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Does Islam have an explanation for the pain of childbirth?

The pain of childbirth is attributed to The Fall of Man in the Bible: To the woman he said, I will make your pains in childbearing very severe; with painful labor you will give birth to children. ...
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Can I marry an atheist woman with our parents' consent? What if she's pregnant?

If I am in a relationship with an atheist woman, then what should I do, leave her or marry her? If I tell her I can't marry her because she is an atheist, she might lie about her beliefs. If she is ...
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What time period is recommended between having children?

I have a baby, and he is 2 months old. I want some time (about 3 years) before my next child. My question is: what is the safest and an acceptable time period between having children in Islam?
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Should a woman who gives birth and gets divorced shortly afterwards complete her period of waiting (iddat)?

If a woman gives birth to a child but she has not had contact with her husband for 4 months during pregnancy, and 1 month after giving birth she gets divorced without a contract with him, should she ...
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Can we perform aqeeqa (animal sacrifice) on the 6th day after a baby's birth since the butcher is not available on the 7th day?

Can we do aqeeqa on 6th day after a baby's birth? The butcher is not available on 7th day after the baby's birth.
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Is there an equivalent phrase to “A Child Made in God's Image” in Islam?

I am friends with a Muslim couple who are having a baby. I wrote a song to dedicate to the child in celebration of its upcoming birth. I know roughly what sentiment I want to give for the title of my ...
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Is it permissible to wear gold to celebrate a baby boy?

I'm married and have a baby. And since he is my first kid I wish to wear gold for him but my family is opposing to wear. Can we wear gold for boy baby in Islam?
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If two men could have a baby (e.g. via stem cells), would it be haram?

This is new research that could take a stem cell and make it into a sperm or an egg. So, it's plausible that we could take the stem cell from one man and make that into an egg and fertilize the egg ...
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How to give adhan in newborn baby's ear?

In few days, I will become a father and I was wondering how to say adhan in the right way? As new baby has a very delicate ear, so does one whisper, or say it out loud but from a distance? Should it ...
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Performing Aqiqa after Child has become Mature

If Someone has not done Aqiqa of His Baby after birth so can he perform Aqiqa after His Maturity any time? Would That be Valid? JazakAllah.
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Is it halal or right to marry a single mother to give her child a father?

I've known a friend for few years, she had been divorced previously with a son to take care of on her own and then she got of the track for a little bit and was with a guy for few months without doing ...
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Why do we say azan in the ear of a newborn?

I am having baby in few months and I want to know the truth behind saying azan in the ear of a new born. Please provide references from Quran and Hadith.
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Who has the right to name the baby, father or mother?

I am aware that this is the right of the parents to name their newborn (children). (It could even be counted as a wajib/mandatory practice for parents to choose an appropriate and Islamic name for ...
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How should I acknowledge a new baby under Islam in western society?

My parent's neighbors are Muslim. We are not. The neighbors' daughter in law just gave birth to their first grandchild, a little girl who is named Fatima. In the US, one gives a gift for a new baby. ...
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Why are there birth defects when Allah says human creation is perfect?

We all know that Allah says human creation is perfect but why there is chromosomal or birth defects happen for example congenital heart disease, Down syndrome etc. Is it just a simple anomalies or ...
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What is the newborn suffering that aqeeqah is supposed to relieve?

Narrated Salman bin 'Amir Ad-Dabbi: I heard Allah's Apostle saying, "'Aqiqa is to be offered for a (newly born) boy, so slaughter (an animal) for him, and relieve him of his suffering." Sahih ...
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Are there any suggested names to name a baby?

My son will be born in around 40 days (insha’allah). I was wondering has the Prophet (peace be upon him and his household) suggested/recommended any names to name the new born? If so please provide ...
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Is knowing baby's sex in the womb contradictory to Quran?

It is mentioned in the Quran that 5 things are hidden from all but Allah, one of them is the sex of child in woman's womb. But modern science can tell you this. What is the Islamic explanation of this?...
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What to do if a pregnant mother dies with a baby in her womb?

In this case should the baby be taken out with surgery or mother should be buried with the baby? Is there any verse or hadith in this regard? Please specify your answer in according to your school ...