Pregnancy

Respected scholars, as-salamu `alaykum. I am a mother of 4 children, and I am 5 months pregnant. When I did ultrasound, my doctor told me that I have a baby with Down's Syndrome. The first time I didn't believe her, so I went and took the amniocentesis test, which gave me a positive result, which means the baby has Down's syndrome with heart defects and other problems. My faith in God is bigger than ever. My question is what is the fatwa about the abortion? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

As-salaamu alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa BarakatuhDear brotherI would really appreciate if you can answer my following question: I am expecting. My delivery is due in October. When my labour pain starts is it allowed for me to stop praying or only when the bleeding or my water breaks.Jazak Allah Khair.

i have 3 children the youngest being 7 months & i am pregnant (5 week)i found it very difficult with the last baby  both emotionaly & medicaly & to think i am have to go through all of it again would detroy my well being as a mother to my other children & therefore i am considering to abort this pregnancy for the well being of myself & my family, please advice

If you are breastfeeding a 6 month old baby and are seven weeks pregnant with a second child, is it permissible to breastfeed the first child through the pregnancy?

Dear Sheikh, as-Salamu `alaykum! If a Muslim mother has a six-month-old baby and is breast-feeding him, can she take precautions against another pregnancy at least for three years, to preserve her health and that of the baby? What are the steps that are allowed in Islam for taking precautions against pregnancy and what are the steps prohibited in Islam? Is Intra-uterine Device (IUD) allowed in Islam? This device, as well as other contraceptives, are reversible and can be left in place for several years (for example, copper devices - left for 2-5 years). What does Islam say about using contraceptive pills? What should be the husband's role in accepting the steps provided by his wife if they are allowed in Islam? Should he encourage her for taking precautions?

ماحكم اسقاط الحمل قبل مضي اربعين يوما من الحمل؟مع العلم انني لست رافضة للجنين ولكنني ضعيفة البنية وطفلي الرابع يبلغ من العمر فقط ثمانية اشهر وانني اعاني جداواجاهد خلال فترة الحمل كما انني ابلغ من العمر الاربعين عاما,لذا لا ادري ماذا افعل ،وقد رجعت الى كتاب فقه السنة للشيخ سيد سابق وقرات عن هذا الحكم,وفضلت ان اسأل اهل الذكر وان شاء الله يفيدونني,وجزاكم الله كل الخير

I have lost 2 of my babies this year.  one at just under 6 months and 1 at just under 4 months.  I would like to find out what prayers can you do to have a healthy baby? And how can I ensure that this will not happen again? How do I regain confidence in life? Is there any prayers I can do for my babies?

assalam alykum respected scholar i need an urgent reply to my question please help around 3years ago while i was undergoing treatment for infertility iwas waiting for the  pregnancy test results so i      vowed to allah that if my test is positive i will read quran everyday of my pregnancy i will read onejuz everyday of my pregnancy and therefore nine quran but due to health reasons and tiredness during pregnancy i was not able to complete the amount i had vowed i read the quran everyday alhamdulliah but little not the stipulated one now i have to commplete the vow how do i do this as i am not longer pregnant please help jazakallahu khairan

Assalam u alikum, How are you my Question is that iam getting married next month this is love cum arrange marriage my spouse says that she does not need childern till 2-3 years due to our profession and career she is telling that either she will take birth control pills or do intercourse with condom can you please give me the reaplly whether islam gives permission to this please help me  Allah hafiz

  What is the experience of birth and labor like for a baby?

i know some 1 who has been trying for a while to get pregnant with no suceed just wondering if their were any specific duas or anything she could do

As-salamu `alaykum.has it been written anywhere or stated in Shari`ah that having children one after another is not right as the mother doesn't get "rest"? Jazakum Allahu khayran.

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. I'm a new resident here. I have a 3-month-old baby who is having certain health problems since birth and I'm facing many difficulties in taking care of her. I have no family member here to help me. Yesterday I learned that I'm pregnant again and it is the start of the second month. Under these circumstances, can I have an abortion because it will be very difficult for me to take care of my newborn during pregnancy and even after delivery, I can't take care of both an infant and an 11-month-old baby. Please answer me according to Shari`ah. Jazakum Allah khayran.

As-Salamu `Alaykum! What is the Islamic ruling for woman who gets pregnant quite often? Can she have intervals between births and if so, how long should she wait? Jazakum Allah khayran.

My wife is pregnant. We are Indians and a lot of advice is given by the elders on how to take care of one’s wife during this crucial period. One piece of advice concerns the eclipses (lunar, solar). I was advised by somebody that during pregnancy the woman should not venture out in the open nor should she do household work. Is there any Islamic ruling supporting this or is it just another superstition? May Allah reward you for your good work.

I would like to know the Islamic legal ruling as well as the different opinions regarding marrying a woman whom one impregnated through adultery?

Respected scholar of Islam, as-salamu `alaykum. Is it permissible for an old man/woman not to fast in Ramadan? Also, what is the ruling regarding the pregnant woman and suckling mother?

Dear Scholar,Assalamu Alaikum. First of all I would like to thank you for the great advice and motivation you give toall muslims and non-muslims around the world. I have been married for almost two years now and we feel it is time for my husband and I to try for a baby. I was wondering whether there is any literature or sayings (hadith) from the prophet (peace be uponhim) about trying to conceive during the month of Ramadan. Would there be any additional blessings because of the holiness of the month, or is it discouraged? Also would there be a health risk to the baby in fasting during the very first days of pregnancy (if Allah blesses us?) since it would not be possible to know whether pregnancy has occurred untilaround two weeks after conception. Jazakum Allahu Khairan

Dear scholars, As-Salamu `alaykum. My wife is pregnant, praise be to Allah. Can she pray sitting down until she gives birth, or only if she feels dizzy or pain or morning sickness? Please answer me back as soon as possible. Jazakum Allah khayran.

What is the Islamic ruling in carrying out prenatal diagnosis to avoid hereditary diseases that may lead to a serious disability in the child? Is it allowed in this case to terminate the pregnancy?

As-Salamu `Alaykum wa Rahmatu Allah wa Barakatuh. I would like to ask you about the Islam's stance on the possibility of male pregnancy through scientific process. I can't find any Islamic comment regarding this matter. So, your answer on this issue will be highly appreciated. Thank you!

Dear Sheikh, As-Salamu `alaykum wa Rahmatu Allah wa Barakatuh. What are the Islamic rulings pertaining to the funeral of the stillborn?

As-Salamu `alaykum. My wife is pregnant. Doctors say that the baby, (she is six months gestation), will be disabled. Is it Halal for my wife to abort this baby now to avoid suffering? Jazakum Allah khayran.

As-Salamu `alaykum. Is there any special d u`a' or dhikr I could recite during my pregnancy so that the baby would be safe, well and a practicing child?

Hi. I am a Christian woman married to an Egyptian Muslim man. We have been married for three years. My husband wants 4-6 children. We recently found out that I am pregnant. Ever since I told him the news he has been distant. He doesn't talk to me, and when we do talk, it usually ends up in verbal fights.  He seems to have no interest in the pregnancy. He sees no need to go to any of the doctor's visits with me, and when I told him that I heard the baby's heartbeat he just said, "That's nice." Is this normal behavior for an Egyptian Muslim man? When I ask my husband he says that men act differently to women. Please advise me. I am so confused and upset. I just feel so alone in this pregnancy. Thank you.