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Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. Will a child who was conceived through adultery enter Paradise if he/she obeys Almighty Allah or will the child be condemned to Hell-fire due to the sin of their parents?Jazakum Allahu Khayran.

Dear Sir, Assalam-o-alaikum, We are InshaAllah planning to go for Umrah. My son is 8 years old, i wanted to ask you is it obligatory for him to wear the Ihraam and do all the rituals correctly? Thanks! Allah hafiz!

As salaamu alaykumOur question is concerning issues surrounding child sexual abuse.What is the Islamic perspective, in particular the fiqh surrounding it?Also is there any literature (in English, Arabic or any language) on the subject. Have any scholars (past or present) addressed this issue?As you may be aware this is very prevalent issue within all communities, including Muslim. However there seems to be a lack of information available from the Islamic perspective.We feel very strongly that something needs to be done to change this and we would appreciate any help you can offer.JazakAllah khayr

What is the Islamic legal ruling regarding shaving the hair of a baby girl on the seventh day after her birth?

As-salamu `alaykum, I would like to know your opinion about home schooling as a way to protect our children from the impurity of the Western society. May the blessings of Allah be upon you.

Assalam-u-alikum. I have recently been irrevecably divorced by my husband after a separation period of 1year.  I have a child to support and I have a part-time job.  I wanted to know what the ruling would be with regards to iddah according to the Shariah because my situation is such that I have to go out to earn my living. Also I would like to clarify the issue of child custody following a divorce.  Jazak'Allah khair.

AOA I am trying to pick a nice name for my child. I wanted to know if the name Iman is acceptable since the name Barrah is not a desirable name.

I have a stepson who is 10 years old. Do I need to convert him to Islam then make him adopt an Islamic name. How do I do the adoption procedure? How about his "bin," does he need to be "bin" as Abdullah or with my name.

Assalam'u'Alaikum Shaikh, My doubt is regarding the Aqeeqah. Is the action of burying in the ground(or flowing into a river/stream of water) the shaved hair of a child considered a bidah? Or is it a recommended action? Is there some hadith regarding this? JazakAllah'u'Khair

as-salaam alaikum, is it permissible for a father to give a piece of land (whilst alive) to one child or anything of value and not to the others?

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. Does the woman have the right to rest for a period of time after giving birth, or is she also obliged to carry out the duties of receiving guests who come to congratulate on the birth of the new baby? Jazakum Allah khayran.

May you please let me know whether i can keep the name Jibreel if i have a son.  If i can not could you please indicate why?Many ThanksMrs Ali

As-Salamu `alaykum! My wife seeks divorce for the mere reason of being no more interested in our marital life. Now, the question is: To whom the custody of children goes after divorce, bearing in mind that we have three children under five. As far as I know, the mother has the right to keep the children in her custody until they reach puberty, then they should be moved to their father. If I refused to divorce my wife, she will seek divorce through courts. Am I allowed in this particular case to claim the custody of children?

Dear Scholar, As-Salamu `alaykum. As you are aware, teenagers in Western countries usually leave their parents’ house at about the age of 18. In Islam, must children stay in the parents’ house or can they leave when they desire (assuming they do not have to travel to another place for work or study).

As-Salamu `alaykum. I converted to Islam a year ago. I was married for many years and divorced before converting. During that marriage, my husband and I legally adopted a baby. By Canadian law, we have no information to identify the biological parents and the child was named by us. He is now 12 years old. He has known the story of his adoption since he was a toddler, and by law at 18 he can ask the government for information regarding his birth parents. Should I change his name now? What name should I use since we do not know his natural father’s name?

As-Salamu `alaykum wa Rahmatullah wa Baraktuh. Dear scholars, I know that I must obey my parents, love my dad and mum. But I think as I do that they also owe me some rights, according to the dictates of Islam. What are those rights, please? Ma`a As-Salamah.

Many children in the Muslim world work. It seems as if Islam does not guarantee children their due rights. Are there certain regulations for child labor in Islam?

As-Salamu `alaykum! If a widow wishes to remarry and the man she wishes to marry agrees and wants to take care of her children and the children want to live with their mother and new husband, can the family of the children's father still take the children away from their mother (the children are 13, 11 and 7)? Is not the threat to take away a woman's children not hindering her from marrying? I am an American Muslimah living in the Middle East. My late husband was an Arab Muslim. I have no family support where I am but do not wish to move back to the US as my own family are still not Muslims and I want to raise my children in an Islamic environment even though it means some difficulty for myself. Please answer my questions as I am in a terrible situation and don't know what to do. Thank you!

Dear scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. According to a hadith about the father’s rights over his child, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “You and your wealth belong to your father.” Does this apply to daughters who work and earn a good salary? Can her father take from her wealth if her father is not in any real need, and she is under his care? Jazakum Allah khayran.

What is the duty of Muslims towards those who trade in children? Is there a punishment for child traffickers?

As-Salamu `Alaykum, Sheikh. My wife delivered a baby a week ago. I want to name it. I have heard that I cannot give it the name of an angel like Gabriel (Jibril). Is this true? What does Islam say on this?

Dear Sheikh! If a minor attains puberty during Hajj, is the Hajj counted as the obligatory Hajj?

Are there children’s rights in Islam? If so, what rights does Islam give to children?

If a child performs Hajj, will his Hajj be accepted? Can the guardian of the child perform some rituals on behalf of the child?

Can I name my coming son Khalid? I heard that I could not because no one is Khalid save Allah. Thank you!