IS ADOPTION ALLOWED OR NOT IN ISLAM? (Q). My name is Mohammed Ashraf - my question is - Is adoption allowed in Islam?

Answer: Brother has asked the question - Is adoption allowed in Islam. If by adoption, you mean that you take a young child a poor child and give him lodging, boarding, clothing bringing into your house Islam has always stressed in the Quran that you should help the poor people, help the needy people - You can even get a child to your house, and give him your fatherly love. What Islam objects to is, you cannot legally adopt - you cannot give your name to the child - Legal adoption, is prohibited in Islam. Why? because if a person adopts a child legally, there can be several complications. YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED TO LEGALLY ADOPT A CHILD First, if that the child, whether it is a girl or boy, it will loose its identity. Point number 2 if suppose after you adopt a child, you may have your own children - No one can say, that you will never have children throughout your life. If you have your own children, you will be bias towards your own child, than the adopted child. Point number three if the children born to you if they are of opposite sex of that of the adopted child, they cannot freely stay in the same house because they are not blood sisters and brothers, to each other. If the adopted child, after he grows up - If it is a girl after she grows up she will have to do Hijab with the so called father, because he is not his original father. If the adopted child is a man if it is a boy and he becomes elderly, he becomes a man, and then if he marries again - there has to be Hijab between the daughter-in-law, and the so called father. And there are several other reasons and besides that, if you the adopt a child, you will be depriving many of your relatives of their rights. When after a person dies, whatever property he has, is divided according to whatever is mentioned in the Quran. If the person has children, and if he adopts a child, but natural he will be he will be depriving a share of his own child. If the person if he dies, if he has a children then the wife will get half the share as she should get , if she has no children, including the mother. If there are children, she gets one sixth if there are no children, she gets one third. Again if you adopt a child, you are depriving the share of

your mother. So to prevent these complications, legal adoption is prohibited in Islam

(Question No.6333)Whether Islam permits adopting a child ...? if so what is the procedure..? [Topic:Guidance] Mu' meneen Brothers and Sisters, As Salaam Aleikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. (May Allah's Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon all of you) One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question: Assalamu alykum brother..

Whether Islam permits adopting a child ...? if so what is the procedure..? I want to know that Adoption in Islam is permitted. can some body adopt any child from anywhere. Jazakallah Allah hafiz (There may be some grammatical and spelling errors in the above statement. The forum does not change anything from questions, comments and statements received from our readers for circulation in confidentiality.) Answer: Adoption in Islam In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers. Your Question: I want to know that Adoption in Islam is permitted. Regardless of whether one is married or unmarried, regardless of whether one has a child or is childless, regardless of whether one is able to conceive or not, .. not only is it permissible in Islam to adopt and/or sponsor orphan children, it is absolutely encouraged and considered amongst the greatest Khair

virtues in Islam; and if one genuinely takes good care of their adopted children, means earning huge rewards from Allah Subhanah. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah Baqarah verse 177: 177 It is not righteousness that ye turn your faces toward East or West; but it is righteousness to believe in Allah and the Last Day and the Angels and the Book and the Messengers; to spend of your substance out of love for Him for your kin, for orphans, for the needy, for the wayfarer, for those who ask, and for the ransom of slaves; to be steadfast in prayer and practice regular charity; to fulfil the contracts which ye have made; and to be firm and patient in pain (or suffering) and adversity and throughout all periods of panic. Such are the people of truth, the Allah-fearing. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah Baqarah verse 215: 215 They ask thee what they should spend (in charity). Say: Whatever ye spend that is good is for parents, and kindred, and orphans, and those in want, and for wayfarers. And whatever ye do that is good Allah knoweth it well. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah Baqarah verse 220: 220 ..They ask thee (O Prophet (saws)) concerning orphans. Say: "The best thing to do is what is for their good. Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 4974 Narrated by Abu Umamah Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "If anyone strokes an orphan's head, doing so only for Allah's Sake, he will have blessings for every hair over which his hand passes; and if anyone treats well an orphan girl or boy under his care, he and I (Prophet Mohamed (saws)) shall be like these two in Paradise," putting two of his fingers together! Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 4973 Narrated by Abu Hurayrah Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "The best house among the Muslims is one which contains an orphan who is well treated, and the worst house among the Muslims is one which contains an orphan who is badly treated." Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 8.34 Narrated by Sahl bin Sad The Prophet (saws) said, "I and the person who looks after an orphan and provides for him, will be in Paradise like this," putting his index and middle fingers together.

In light of the above guidance of the Quran and Sunnah one cannot even imagine the rewards the Lord Most Gracious would bestow on those blessed and fortunate people who adopt orphans and take good care of them. Because the relationship of blood in Islamic Law has obvious ties towards marriage, inheritance, etc.; there are certain guidelines in Islam a believer who wishes to adopt must follow: 1. The child will always be called by his/her biological fathers name. 2. The child will only inherit from his original blood-relationship. He will not be eligible to inherit from his foster-parents. The fosterparents who adopt the child may have the option to will or bequeath upto a maximum of one/third of their wealth to their adopted children after their death, if they wish to do so. 3. If the foster-mother has nursed the adopted child in her infancy, then she will be considered a mehram of the child; but if the foster-mother has not nursed the adopted child, then she will not be considered a mehram of the adopted child. Allah says in the Holy Quran Chapter 33 Surah Ahzaab verses 4-5: Allah has not made your adopted sons your real sons. These are the things which you utter from your mouths, but Allah says what is based on reality; and He Alone guides to the Right Way. Call your adopted sons after their fathers names; this is more just in the sight of Allah. And if you do not know who their fathers are, then they are your brothers in faith and your friends. There is no blame on you if you say something unintentionally; but you will surely be to blame for what you say with the intention of your hearts. Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. Your Question: can some body adopt any child from anywhere. Provided one obtains the consent and permission of the parent/s (if alive) or guardian of the child, there is absolutely no restriction in Shariah regarding who or which child one wishes to adopt. Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allahs Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

Question No.454)Is [Topic:Islamic laws]

adoption

legal

in

Islam

Mu' meneen Brothers and Sisters, As Salaam Aleikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. (May Allah's Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon all of you) One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question: hello sir, i want to know about whether it is legal or not.please tell me about it. Thanks, (There may be some grammatical and spelling errors in the above statement. The forum does not change anything from questions, comments and statements received from our readers for circulation in confidentiality.) Answer: Is adoption legal in Islam In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is no one (no idol, no person, no grave, no prophet, no imam, no dai, nobody!) worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers. Adoption in Islam in legal provided that the laws and commands of Allah and His Messenger (saws) are followed. The child will always be called by the original fathers name. The child will only inherit from his original blood relationship. He will not be eligible to inherit from his foster-parents. If the foster-mother has nursed the adopted child, then she will not have to observe purdah from this child. But if the foster-mother has not nursed the adopted child, then she will have to observe purdah from this child. Allah says in the Holy Quran Chapter 33 Surah Ahzaab verses 4-5: Allah has not made your adopted sons your real sons. These are the things which

you utter from your mouths, but Allah says what is based on reality; and He Alone guides to the Right Way. Call your adopted sons after their fathers names; this is more just in the sight of Allah. And if you do not know who their fathers are, then they are your brothers in faith and your friends. There is no blame on you if you say something unintentionally; but you will surely be to blame for what you say with the intention of your hearts. Allah is OftForgiving, Most Merciful. The Messenger of Allah (saws) had himself adopted a son and he was known as Zayed ibn Mohamed for a long time. When the above aayah of Surah Ahzaab was revealed in Medina, he was called by his original fathers name and came to be recognized as Zayed ibn Haritha. Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allahs Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

Question [Topic:Guidance]

No.2368)Adoption

Issues

Mu' meneen Brothers and Sisters, As Salaam Aleikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. (May Allah's Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon all of you) One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question: Dear brothers in Islam, Assalam Alikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu, Than u very much for replying to my question. Jazakallah khair Please clarify that 1) If foster-mother nursed the adopted baby girl, then the child has to observe pardah from her foster-father. 2) If anybody ask us " Is this your child?" Can we give answer to him, "yes". I will be very thankful to u brothers, if u give answer to these questions. Best regards, (There may be some grammatical and spelling errors in the above statement. The forum does not change anything from questions, comments and statements received from our readers for circulation in confidentiality.) Answer: Adoption Issues In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is no one (no idol, no person, no grave, no prophet, no imam, no dai, nobody!) worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad(saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers. Your question: If foster-mother nursed the adopted baby girl, then the child has to observe pardah from her foster-father. Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 3.814 (part) Narrated by Amra bint Abdur Rahman

Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "the foster relations are treated like blood relations (in marital affairs)." If the foster-mother has nursed (breast fed her milk to) the baby-girl, then there is no need to observe the purdah or veil from the husband of the fostermother. If the baby girl is simply adopted but not nursed by the fostermother, the girl would have to observe purdah or veil from the husband of the foster-mother. Your question: If anybody ask us " Is this your child?" Can we give answer to him, "yes". If the mother has nursed the baby, then a foster-relation is formed with the child; and in Islam, a foster relationship is treated like blood relations. Thus there is absolutely no harm if one replies in the affirmative when asked if the child is yours, provided the intention is that the baby is your foster-relation. But it would not be legal in Shariah Law to change or alter the lineage of the baby, for he/she will and should always be recognized by the name of his/her biological father. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 33 Surah Ahzaab verses 4-5: 4 Allah has not made for any man two hearts in his (one) body: nor has He made your wives whom ye divorce by Zihar your mothers: nor has He made your adopted sons your sons. Such is (only) your (manner of) speech by your mouths. But Allah tells (you) the Truth and He shows the (right) Way. 5 Call them by (the names) of their fathers: that is juster in the sight of Allah but if ye know not their father's (names call them) your Brothers in faith or your Maulas. But there is no blame on you if ye make a mistake therein: (what counts is) the intention of your hearts: and Allah is OftReturning Most Merciful.

Question [Topic:Guidance]

No.3054)Name

adopted

child

Mu' meneen Brothers and Sisters, As Salaam Aleikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. (May Allah's Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon all of you) One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question: Assalamualikom wbk Bismillahirahmanirahim. I would like to introduce myself. My name is Abdul Hamid Bin Ismail, I'm from Singapore. I understand that if you adopted a child, without knowing whose so ever his parents was. Either from an orphanage home or from any other sources of adoption requirement through a legal prosedure as a parent of the adopted child. To my understanding in Islam, according to Syariat Islamic the adopted child cannot be 'Bin' after his adopted father but must be 'Bin' with 'Abdullah'. My question is, if you are adopted a child through a legal prosedure, normally you are the adopted parent legally. In view of the Syariat Islamic the child is 'Bin' with 'Abdullah'. But, what if the situation due to certain requirement need to change the child's name from 'Muhammad Bin Abdullah' or otherwise to his adopted parent for example "Muhammad Abdul Hamid". Muhammad is the child name and Abdul Hamid is the adopted parent, without 'Bin" But, the adopted child still remain as 'Muhammad Bin Abdullah'is an alias or nickname which is written in the Identity of the child. My question again, is it wrong in Syariat Islamic? To rename the child after the name of his adopted parent, and to place the name 'Muhammad Bin Abdullah ' as an alias for his Identity. The reason is, to avoid any future problems or misunderstanding and as well as the requirement on civil right or legal aid for his future. Wassalam!

(There may be some grammatical and spelling errors in the above statement. The forum does not change anything from questions, comments and statements received from our readers for circulation in confidentiality.) Answer: Name adopted child In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is no one (no idol, no person, no grave, no prophet, no imam, no dai, nobody!) worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 33 Surah Ahzaab verses 4-5: 4 Allah has not made for any man two hearts in his (one) body: nor has He made your wives whom ye divorce by Zihar your mothers: nor has He made your adopted sons your sons. Such is (only) your (manner of) speech by your mouths. But Allah tells (you) the Truth and He shows the (right) Way. 5 Call them by (the names) of their fathers: that is juster in the sight of Allah but if ye know not their father's (names, call them) your Brothers in faith or your Maulas. But there is no blame on you if ye make a mistake therein: (what counts is) the intention of your hearts: and Allah is Oft-Returning Most Merciful. Dear and Beloved Brother in Islam, it would be best and more just in the sight of Allah Subhanah if the adopted child is called by the name of his biological father, for blood relations have very important ramifications in the deen of Islam. It is not permissible in Islam for an adopted parent to attach his name with the name of his adopted child in a way that it seems that the adopted child is his own biological child. If one knows the name of the biological father of the adopted child, it would definitely be purer and juster in the sight of Allah Subhanah to call the adopted child by their original fathers name. Neither will the adopted child inherit from his adopted parents in Shariah Law, nor will the adopted parents inherit from the wealth of the adopted child; but both are permitted in Islam to bequeath upto a maximum of 1/3 rd of their wealth to them through a will. Neither will the adopted child (if

boy) be considered a mehram of the adopted mother and she must cover from him when the child reaches the age of puberty, unless of course she suckles the child in its infancy; nor will the adopted child (if girl) be considered a mehram of the adopted father and she must veil herself from her adopted father when she reaches the age of puberty. The Messenger of Allah (saws) freed the slave he had received as a gift, Hadrat Zaid bin Haritha (r.a.), and adopted him as his son; and he was thereafter called Zaid bin Muhammed (saws). But when the Aayah of Surah Ahzaab was revealed, Prophet Mohamed (saws) removed his name and attached the name of the biological father Haritha to the name of Hadrat Zaid (r.a.). Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 6.305 Narrated by Abdullah bin Umar We used not to call Zaid bin Haritha the freed slave (and adopted son) of the Messenger of Allah (saws) except Zaid bin Muhammad till the Qu'anic Verse was revealed: "Call them (adopted sons) by (the names of) their fathers. That is more juster in the Sight of Allah." (33.5)

(There may be some grammatical and spelling errors in the above statement. The forum does not change anything from questions, comments and statements received from our readers for circulation in confidentiality.)

Answer:

Adoption In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is no one (no idol, no person, no grave, no prophet, no imam, no dai, nobody!) worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.

Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 8.34 Narrated bySahl bin Sad The Prophet (saws) said, "I and the person who looks after an orphan and provides for him, will be in Paradise like this," putting his index and middle fingers together.

Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 4974 Narrated by Abu Umamah Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "If anyone strokes an orphan's head, doing so only for Allah's sake, he will have blessings for every hair over which his hand passes; and if anyone treats well an orphan girl or boy under his care, he and I shall be like these two in Paradise," putting two of his fingers together.

Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 4973 Narrated by Abu Hurayrah

Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "The best house among the Muslims is one which contains an orphan who is well treated, and the worst house among the Muslims is one which contains an orphan who is badly treated."

Allah and His Messenger (saws) have time and again exhorted and encouraged the believers to take special care of the orphans in society, and Allah Subhanah has promised an unending reward for those believers who adopt or sponsor orphans and treat them well for the sake of Allah Subhanah.

May Allah Subhanah bless you and your family for your noble intentions to adopt and take care of the orphans in society. May Allah Subhanah accept your noble intentions and efforts, and bestow upon you and all those who provide and take care for the orphans the ultimate reward of the company of Prophet Mohamed (saws) in the Realms of Paradise in the Hereafter. Ameen.

Your Question: WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW DETAILS ON ADOPTION IN ISLAM. One, who has nothing but the best interests of the orphan child in mind, may adopt a child through any legal means or through the consent of the guardians of the child; provided a few conditions of Shariah are followed after the adoption. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 33 Surah Ahzaab verses 4-6: 4 Allah has not made for any man two hearts in his (one) body: nor has He made your wives whom ye divorce by Zihar your mothers: nor has He made your adopted sons your sons. Such is (only) your (manner of) speech by your mouths. But Allah tells (you) the Truth and He shows the (right) Way. 5 Call them by (the names) of their fathers: that is juster in the sight of Allah but if ye know not their father's (names call them) your Brothers in

faith or your Maulas. But there is no blame on you if ye make a mistake therein: (what counts is) the intention of your hearts: and Allah is OftReturning Most Merciful. 6 The Prophet is closer to the Believers than their own selves and his wives are their mothers. Blood-relations among each other have closer personal ties in the Decree of Allah than (the Brotherhood of) Believers and Muhajirs: nevertheless do ye what is just to your closest friends: such is the writing in the Decree (of Allah).

Blood-relations amongst each other have certain legal ramifications of marriage and inheritance in the Sight and Decree of Allah Subhanah, and these legal ramifications and implications must be honored in Islam.

The adopted children must be called by the names of their biological fathers, and not by the name of their adopted father. The adopted child (if boy) will remain a non-mehram of the adopted mother and she must practice veling in front of him once the boy reaches the age of puberty, unless the adopted mother suckles the boy in his infancy. The adopted child (if girl) will remain a non-mehram of the adopted father and the girl must veil herself in front of the adopted father once she reaches the age of puberty, unless the mother has suckled the girl in her infancy. The adopted children will not be considered legal heirs of the their adopted parents; nor will the adopted parents be considered legal heirs of their adopted children; but each have an allowance to make a will and bequeath them a maximum of upto 1/3rd of their wealth, if they wish to do so.

Other than the above few legal conditions, one must honor and treat their adopted children with fairness and justice in all other aspects of life; and seek and expect their enormous and unending rewards from the Lord Most Merciful on the Day of Judgment.

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allahs Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

(Question No.3130)Adopted [Topic:Islamic laws]

child

name

Mu' meneen Brothers and Sisters, As Salaam Aleikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. (May Allah's Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon all of you) One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question: As Salaam Alaekum, We have been married for last ten years but we have not yet got children. Though there are no fertility problems, we have done a lot of treatment (me and my wife are both medically fit to have children) but only Almighty Allah knows best why we are not having children. Now we are planning to adopt the child of my brother-in-law(my wife`s brother) who is in India and I am working in Gulf. My question is: We will add child`s own father`s name (Imran) with his name (Saif) in the Applicant`s column of the passport (The child`s full name will be `Saif Imran`). Due to legal reasons, I have to give my name (as father) instead of his own father`s name in Father`s Name Column of passport. Is it permissible according to islamic teachings? For Example : Child`s Name = Saif Imran Father`s Name = Owaise KINDLY REPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. JAZAKUMULLAHU KHAIR (There may be some grammatical and spelling errors in the above statement. The forum does not change anything from questions, comments and statements received from our readers for circulation in confidentiality.) Answer: Adopted child name In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is no one (no idol, no person, no grave, no prophet, no imam, no dai,

nobody!) worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers. Your Statement: Though there are no fertility problems, we have done a lot of treatment (me and my wife are both medically fit to have children) but only Almighty Allah knows best why we are not having children. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chaper 42 Surah Shuraa verses 49-50: 49 To Allah belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth. He creates what He Wills. He bestows (children) male or female according to His Will (and Plan). 50 Or He bestows both males and females and He leaves barren whom He Wills: for He is Full of Knowledge and Power. Dear and Beloved Brother in Islam, Allah Subhanah gives children to whomever He Wills and leaves barren whomever He Wills, thus involving each in a trial of gratefulness or patience. Rest assured that your Lord is well aware of the conditions and aspirations of each in His creation; thus keep your belief and trust in Him Alone and constantly implore Him in absolute humility and hope to remove your trial from you, and bestow upon you the blessing and mercy of children. Allah Subhanah put the noble Prophet Zachariyaa (a..s.) to a similar test, and this is the supplication the noble Prophet (saws) made which was answered by Allah Subhanah, Who blessed him with a noble son, Prophet Yahyaa (a.s.). Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 21 Surah Anbiyaa verses 89-90: 89 And (remember) Zakariya when he cried to his Lord: "O my Lord! Leave me not without offspring, though Thou art the Best of Inheritors. 90 So We listened to him: and We granted him Yahya: We cured his wife's (barrenness) for him. These three were ever quick in emulation in good works: they used to call on Us with love, and reverence, and humble themselves before Us. Beloved brother, recite the above supplication as often as is easy for you; it is expected that your Lord will ease your trial for you and your family, and provide you with righteous off-spring, Insha Allah.

Allah says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah Baqarah verse 186: And if My servants ask you, O Prophet, concerning Me, tell them that I am quite near to them. I hear and answer the prayer of the suppliant, when he calls on Me. So let them respond to My call and believe in Me. (Convey this to them), perhaps they may be guided aright. My question is: We will add child`s own father`s name (Imran) with his name (Saif) in the Applicant`s column of the passport (The child`s full name will be `Saif Imran`). Due to legal reasons, I have to give my name (as father) instead of his own father`s name in Father`s Name Column of passport. Is it permissible according to islamic teachings? For Example : Child`s Name = Saif Imran Father`s Name = Owaise Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 33 Surah Ahzaab verses 4-6: 4 Allah has not made for any man two hearts in his (one) body: nor has He made your wives whom ye divorce by Zihar your mothers: nor has He made your adopted sons your sons. Such is (only) your (manner of) speech by your mouths. But Allah tells (you) the Truth and He shows the (right) Way. 5 Call them by (the names) of their fathers: that is juster in the sight of Allah but if ye know not their father's (names call them) your Brothers in faith or your Maulas. But there is no blame on you if ye make a mistake therein: (what counts is) the intention of your hearts: and Allah is Oft-Returning Most Merciful. 6 The Prophet is closer to the Believers than their own selves and his wives are their mothers. Blood-relations among each other have closer personal ties in the Decree of Allah than (the Brotherhood of) Believers and Muhajirs: nevertheless do ye what is just to your closest friends: such is the writing in the Decree (of Allah). Beloved Brother in Islam, blood relations have various implications in the sight of Islamic Law, especially because these relationships demand certain rights in the future pertaining to marriage, inheritance, etc. Thus Islamic Law has declared and commanded the believers to honor the absolute sanctity of blood relationships. There is absolutely no harm if you wish to adopt your brother-in-laws child, but it would not be permissible in the sight of Shariah to include or allude

the name of the adopted father as the childs real father in any way or format. Besides, if you list your name as the childs father in the passport, even only to fulfill the legal requirement, it would be a lie; and this deen of Truth called Islam never ever endorses or encourages the concept of falsehood. Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 4.712 Narrated by Wathila bin Al Asqa Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "Verily, one of the worst lies is to claim falsely to be the son of someone other than one's real father, or to claim to have had a dream one has not had, or to attribute to me what I have not said." The best and purest way in the sight of Shariah and Allah Subhanah would be to always state the Truth and inform the authorities that you wish to adopt the child, and thus fulfill the subsequent legal requirements of adoption as stated by law. Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allahs Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

(Question No.3358)Adoption Issues: will she be a non-mehrim to her adopted father in her later years. futhermore, is adoption permitted in islam? [Topic:Islamic laws] Mu' meneen Brothers and Sisters, As Salaam Aleikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. (May Allah's Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon all of you) One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question: my questiom is regarding adoption. a friend who is childless has adopted her sister`s daughter. someone told her that when the child comes of age she will be a non-mehrim for her adopted father.and only if the adopted father`s sister breast feed her will she become a mehrim to him.is this correct? but the child is over 2 years and pass the age of breast feeding. what happens in that case? will she be a non-mehrim to her adopted father in her later years. futhermore, is adoption permitted in islam? (There may be some grammatical and spelling errors in the above statement. The forum does not change anything from questions, comments and statements received from our readers for circulation in confidentiality.) Answer: Adoption Issues In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is no one (no idol, no person, no grave, no prophet, no imam, no dai, nobody!) worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 33 Surah Ahzaab verses 4-6: 4 Allah has not made for any man two hearts in his (one) body: nor has He made your wives whom ye divorce by Zihar your mothers: nor has He made your adopted sons your sons. Such is (only) your

(manner of) speech by your mouths. But Allah tells (you) the Truth and He shows the (right) Way. Call them by (the names) of their fathers: that is juster in the sight of Allah but if ye know not their father's (names call them) your brothers in faith or your patrons. But there is no blame on you if ye make a mistake therein: (what counts is) the intention of your hearts: and Allah is Oft-Returning, Most Merciful. The Prophet is closer to the Believers than their own selves and his wives are their mothers. Blood-relations among each other have closer personal ties in the Decree of Allah than (the Brotherhood of) Believers and Muhajirs: nevertheless do ye what is just to your closest friends: such is the writing in the Decree (of Allah).

Your Question: someone told her that when the child comes of age she will be a non-mehrim for her adopted father.and only if the adopted father`s sister breast feed her will she become a mehrim to him.is this correct? There are three of types of haraam or sacred relationships formed between one another amongst mankind; one is chosen and Decreed by Allah Subhanah, and the other two man chooses for himself: 1. Blood relationships as chosen by Allah Subhanah. 2. Relationships by marriage 3. Foster relationships, when a common women gives suck to multiple children in their infancy. It is indeed true and a dictate of Shariah or Islamic Law that if a woman adopts her sisters daughter, the adopted girl will be a non-mehram to the husband of that woman. If indeed the adopted child took suck from the wife or any blood-related female relative of the husband, she would then technically and legally be a mehram of the adopted father. Al-Muwatta Hadith 30.4 Yahya related to me from Malik from Thawr ibn Zayd ad-Dili that Abdullah ibn Abbas said, "The milk which a child under two years old sucks, even if it is only one suck, makes the foster relatives haram (or mehram, sacred)." Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 4.337 Narrated by Amra bint Abdur Rahman

The Messenger of Allah (saws) said: What is rendered illegal because of blood relations, is also rendered illegal because of the corresponding fosterrelations." Your Question: but the child is over 2 years and pass the age of breast feeding. what happens in that case? will she be a non-mehrim to her adopted father in her later years. Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 3.815 Narrated by Aisha Once the Prophet came to me while a man was in my house. He said, "O 'Aisha! Who is this (man)?" I replied, "My foster brother." He (saws) said, "O 'Aisha! Be sure about your foster brothers, as fostership is only valid if it takes place in the suckling period (before two years of age)." If the adopted child has passed the age of suckling, the husband will indeed be amongst the non-mehrams of the adopted girl in the Sight of Shariah and Allah Subhanah. Your Question: futhermore, is adoption permitted in islam? Allah and His Messenger (saws) have absolutely permitted and allowed the concept of adoption in Islam for those who wish to do so. It is imperative and purer in the Sight of Allah Subhanah that all the responsibilities and Islamic legalities that are associated with the act of adoption are also honored. Some amongst them are: 1. The adopted child will be always be recognized by its biological fathers name. 2. The adopted child will inherit only from her biological parents and blood-relatives; but will not inherit from her adopted parents. The adopted parents have a right in Islam to make a will bequeathing upto a maximum of one-third of their wealth to their adopted child, if they wish to do so. 3. Neither will the adopted parents inherit from their adopted child; but the adopted child has a right in Islam to make a will bequeathing upto a maximum of one-third of their wealth to their adopted parents, if they wish to do so. 4. The conditions and implications of mehram and non-mehram relations will be honored.

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allahs Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

(Question No.4234)I am married and have two children. Elder Daughter (11) and younger son (6). Myself and my wife now wish to adopt a child from orphanage since we can afford to raise one more child. [Topic:Islamic laws] Mu' meneen Brothers and Sisters, As Salaam Aleikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. (May Allah's Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon all of you) One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question: Dear Mr.Burhan, Assalam Alaikum ! Let me first express my gratitude to you for doing this remarkable work to make men like me to aware of true Islam. May Allah reward you with his blessings. Amen. Sir, I have written to you in past and was guided, Thankyou. I am married and have two children. Elder Daughter (11) and younger son (6). Myself and my wife now wish to adopt a child from orphanage since we can afford to raise one more child. Please guide me whether Islam allows to adopt child even if you have one already and also whether should we take note of child's parent's religion. I have not yet spoken to my father and other family members about my intentions. Your guidance will encourage me to talk to them and sought their permission. Allah Hafiz (There may be some grammatical and spelling errors in the above statement. The forum does not change anything from questions, comments and statements received from our readers for circulation in confidentiality.) Answer: Can one adopt in Islam In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He

allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is no one (no idol, no person, no grave, no prophet, no imam, no dai, nobody!) worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers. May Allah Subhanah reward you with the best of this world and the Hereafter for your kind comments of encouragement for our humble efforts in the propagation of the Truth. If our humble and modest efforts have helped even one brother or sister get closer to Allah and His Deen of Truth, then we would consider ourselves indeed fortunate to have been given this opportunity by the Lord Most Merciful to serve in His Cause. We hope, beg, and pray the Merciful Lord accepts our humble and weak efforts, forgives us our shortcomings, and saves you, us, and all the believers from the torment of the Hell Fire. Ameen. My dear and beloved brother in Islam, not only is adoption of a child permissible in Islam, it is a highly encouraged and meritorious act in the Sight of Allah Subhanah and something that would earn one unbelievable and innumerable rewards in the life of the Hereafter. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah Baqarah verses 219-220 (part): 219 They ask thee how much they are to spend (in charity); say: "What is beyond your needs." Thus doth Allah make clear to you His Signs: in order that ye may consider 220 (their bearings) on this life and the Hereafter. They ask thee concerning orphans. Say: "The best thing to do is what is for their good; if ye mix their affairs with yours they are your brethren; but Allah knows the man who means mischief from the man who means good. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 76 Surah Dhahr verses 5-12: 5 As to the Righteous (in the Hereafter), they shall drink of a Cup (of Wine) mixed with Kafur 6 A Fountain where the Devotees of Allah do drink, making it flow in unstinted abundance. 7 They (in the life of the world) fulfill (their) vows, and they fear a Day whose evil flies far and wide. 8 And they feed for the love of Allah the indigent, the orphan, and the captive

9 10 11 12

(Saying) "We feed you for the sake of Allah alone: No reward do we desire from you nor thanks. "We only fear a Day of distressful Wrath from the side of our Lord." But Allah will deliver them from the evil of that Day and will shed over them a Light of Beauty and a (blissful) Joy. And because they were patient and constant, He will reward them with a Garden and (garments of) silk.

Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 4974 Narrated by Abu Umamah Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "If anyone strokes an orphan's head, doing so only for Allah's sake, he will have blessings for every hair over which his hand passes; and if anyone treats well an orphan, girl or boy, under his care, he and I (the Prophet Mohamed (saws)) shall be like these two in Paradise," putting two of his fingers together. Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 4973 Narrated by Abu Hurayrah Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "The best house among the Muslims is one which contains an orphan who is well treated, and the worst house among the Muslims is one which contains an orphan who is badly treated." Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 8.34 Narrated by Sahl bin Sad The Prophet (saws) said, "I and the person who looks after an orphan and provides for him, will be in Paradise like this," putting his index and middle fingers together. In light of the above guidance of the Quran and Sunnah one can only imagine the rewards the Lord Most Gracious would bestow on those blessed and fortunate people who took good care of orphans. Your Question-1: Please guide me whether Islam allows to adopt child even if you have one already and also whether should we take note of child's parent's religion. Regardless of whether one has ones own children or not, and regardless of the childs biological parents religion, it is absolutely permissible and encouraged in Islam for the believers to adopt the less fortunate, if they wish to do so. Because the relationship of blood in Islam has obvious ties towards marriage, inheritance, etc.; there are certain guidelines in Islam a believer who wishes to adopt must follow:

1. The child will always be called by the original fathers name. 2. The child will only inherit from his original blood-relationship. He will not be eligible to inherit from his foster-parents. The fosterparents who adopt the child may have the option to will or bequeath upto a maximum of one/third of their wealth to their adopted children after their death, if they wish to do so. 3. If the foster-mother has nursed the adopted child, then she will be considered a mehram of the child; but if the foster-mother has not nursed the adopted child, then she will not be considered a mehram of the adopted child. Allah says in the Holy Quran Chapter 33 Surah Ahzaab verses 4-5: Allah has not made your adopted sons your real sons. These are the things which you utter from your mouths, but Allah says what is based on reality; and He Alone guides to the Right Way. Call your adopted sons after their fathers names; this is more just in the sight of Allah. And if you do not know who their fathers are, then they are your brothers in faith and your friends. There is no blame on you if you say something unintentionally; but you will surely be to blame for what you say with the intention of your hearts. Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. Your Statement: Your guidance will encourage me to talk to them and sought their permission. My dear and beloved brother in Islam, there are only a very few things one can do in this world which would earn them the ultimate reward, honor and status of being in the constant company of the Noble Messenger of Allah (saws) in the Eternal Life of the Hereafter; and Allah is our witness, if one adopts an orphan with the intention to take good care of them, and provides them to the best of their ability with love, honor, and compassionAllah is our witness, such blessed believers are promised the constant company of none other than the Noble Prophet (saws) himself in the Eternal life of the Hereafter. Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 4974 Narrated by Abu Umamah Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "If anyone strokes an orphan's head, doing so only for Allah's sake, he will have blessings for every hair over which his hand passes; and if anyone treats well an orphan, girl or boy, under his care, he and I (the Prophet Mohamed (saws)) shall be like these two in Paradise," putting two of his fingers together.

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allahs Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

(Question No.4320)Various Questions on Adoption,Prawns makrooh,Bohra prayers,Message to convey all people, fate and destiny,etc [Topic:Syedna] Mu' meneen Brothers and Sisters, As Salaam Aleikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. (May Allah's Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon all of you) One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question: Dear Brother, needless to say that the work u are doing is truly a very noble service. As far as I am concerned, I have seriously started thinking that what we had been following as bohras was so wrong eversince ive come across this site. Ive totally given up grave worship, and other biddats. I have a list of questions and suggestions. I believe u always state the questions in the exact wording, but I think sometimes there are foul words used and u shud either omit them or use asterics instead of them. Secondly, in one of ur replies, uve written that an adopted child is not the mehram of his foster mother. Then does it mean a person who has raised a child for such a long time all of a sudden becomes na mehram when the child grows up? Third Q is, are prawns makrooh? Fourthly, in one of Dr Israr-ul-Haqs (a famous scholar) program, he said that satr is up to hands and feet as well. Which means even with ur sons and fathers u must be covered from head to toe. Ur site states otherwise. Which is true? Fifth: although ive changed my beliefs still I say my prayers the same way other bohras do. Whats the right way to pray and how can I be sure its the right way since theres no written proof abt it. Sixth: I have also now started paying zakat on my jewellery and keeping missed rozas of ramzan. Now what abt the zakat that I had not been paying since the past few years and rozas that I had not kept again? should I pay that accumulated zakat and keep those rozas again?

Seventh: a lot of ppl ask u the Q that how can we be sure Islam is the true religion. I think u must mention abt the scientific miracles of Quran like Embryology and the Big Bang Theory so that ppl are more convinced. Also is it true, that even nonbelievers, once in a life time, are somehow given the message of islam so no one can really say they dint convert cos they never really knew abt the religion. Finally, ive been married since 4 years and dont have any kids. I want to ask, if somethings written in ur fate by Allah, can it be changed by prayers, or it wont, since it is in ur fate? JazakAllah (There may be some grammatical and spelling errors in the above statement. The forum does not change anything from questions, comments and statements received from our readers for circulation in confidentiality.) Answer: Bohra sister Questions In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is no one (no idol, no person, no grave, no prophet, no imam, no dai, nobody!) worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers. May Allah Subhanah reward you with the best of this world and the Hereafter for your kind comments of encouragement for our humble efforts in the propagation of the Truth. If our humble and modest efforts have helped even one brother or sister get closer to Allah and His Deen of Truth, then we would consider ourselves indeed fortunate to have been given this opportunity by the Lord Most Merciful to serve in His Cause. We hope, beg, and pray the Merciful Lord accepts our humble and weak efforts, forgives us our shortcomings, and saves you, us, and all the believers from the torment of the Hell Fire. Ameen. Your Statement: I believe u always state the questions in the exact wording, but I think sometimes there are foul words used and u shud either omit them or use asterics instead of them.

Dear and beloved sister in Islam, it is our intention on the forum that we retain and relay the exact same words and phrases that are asked on this forum, so that we are never ever accused of altering the questions asked. It is indeed unfortunate that a very small minority of brothers and sisters who do not agree with our opinion, sometimes tend to use foul language to display their disgust and anger instead of bringing forth their disagreement with evidence from the Quran or Sunnah. Beloved Sister, the truth is that some comments contain such foul and obscene language that we reply only to the person concerned and do not even display that correspondence in our archives! Your suggestions are indeed invaluable, and I assure you we will discuss your opinion with the brothers who moderate this humble forum and see how best we can arrive to a solution. Your Question: Secondly, in one of ur replies, uve written that an adopted child is not the mehram of his foster mother. Then does it mean a person who has raised a child for such a long time all of a sudden becomes na mehram when the child grows up? Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 33 Surah Ahzaab verse 6: 6 .. Blood-relations among each other have closer personal ties in the Decree of Allah than (the Brotherhood of) Believers and Muhajirs: nevertheless do ye what is just to your closest friends: such is the writing in the Decree (of Allah). Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 7.39 Narrated by Aisha that the Prophet (saws) entered upon her while a man was sitting with her. Signs of anger seemed to appear on the Prophets (saws) face as if he (saws) disliked that. She said, "Here is my (foster) brother." He (saws) said, "Be sure as to who is your foster brother, for foster suckling relationship is established only when milk is the only food of the child (ie. in its infancy)." Because blood-relations have closer personal ties and bearings of Mehrams and inheritance in Islamic Law, the adopted child will remain a non-mehram to his foster familyunless of course in its infancy the adopted child is given suck by the foster-mother, for then all the laws that apply to a mehram would apply to the adopted child. Al-Muwatta Hadith 30.4

Yahya related from Malik from Thawr ibn Zayd ad-Dili that Abdullah ibn Abbas said, "The milk which a child under two years old sucks, even if it is only one suck, makes the foster relatives haram (sacrosanct)." If the adopted child was not given suck by his foster-mother in his infancy, he will remain a non-mehram to his foster-family and all the restrictions or allowances that apply to a non-mehram would apply to the child when he attains the age of adulthood. Your Question: Third Q is, are prawns makrooh? Allah says in the Holy Quran Chapter 16 Surah Nahl verse 14: If is He (Allah) Who has subjected the sea to your service so that you may get fresh flesh from it to eat and bring out of it articles of ornaments, which you wear. Sunan of Abu-Dawood Hadith 83 Narrated by Abu Hurayrah A man asked the Messenger of Allah (saws): O Messenger of Allah (saws), we travel on the sea and take a small quantity of water with us. If we use this for ablution, we would suffer from thirst. Can we perform ablution with sea water? The Messenger of Allah (saws) replied: Its water is pure and (even) what dies in it is lawful food. Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 5.648 Narrated by Jabir We set out in the army of Al-Khabt and Abu Ubaida was the commander of the troops. We were struck with severe hunger and the sea threw out a dead fish the like of which we had never seen, and it was called Al-'Anbar. We ate of it for half a month. Abu Ubaida took (and fixed) one of its bones and a rider passed underneath it (without touching it). (Jabir added:) Abu 'Ubaida said (to us), "Eat (of that fish)." When we arrived at Medina, we informed the Prophet (saws) about that, and he said, "Eat, for it is food Allah has brought out for you, and feed us if you have some of it." So some of them gave him (of that fish) and he (saws) ate it. Whenever one wishes to determine whether an animal is permissible or impermissible for the believers to consume, the principle law is look in the list of what has been declared haraam by Allah and His Messenger (saws); and if one does not find the name or type of the animal in the haraam list, its flesh would be presumed halaal for the believers.

In light of the above absolutely clear guidance of the Messenger of Allah (saws), every animal that predominantly lives in the sea would be absolutely halaal for the believers to consume. The prawn is a creature of the sea, thus its flesh would be deemed absolutely halaal and lawful for the believers as food. Your Question: Fourthly, in one of Dr Israr-ul-Haqs (a famous scholar) program, he said that satr is up to hands and feet as well. Which means even with ur sons and fathers u must be covered from head to toe. Ur site states otherwise. Which is true? Beloved sister, at the outset we wish to declare and admit that our humble knowledge and weak efforts in the Cause stand utterly humiliated to the vast knowledge and selfless efforts of our beloved brother and respected teacher Dr. Israr ul-Haq in the service of the Deen. May Allah Subhanah bless him with a long and healthy life to serve the Cause for a long period of time, for scholars of such stature and standing are indeed a Mercy of Allah Subhanah for the believing Ummah. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 33 Surah Ahzaab verse 31: 31 And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what (must ordinarily) appear thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except to their husbands, their fathers, their husbands' fathers, their sons, their husbands' sons, their brothers, or their brothers' sons, or their sisters' sons, or their women, or the slaves whom their right hands possess, or male servants free of physical needs, or small children who have no sense of the shame of sex; and that they should not strike their feet in order to draw attention to their hidden ornaments. And O ye Believers! Turn ye all together towards Allah that ye may attain Bliss. Dear and Beloved Sister, Allah Subhanah Himself has Commanded the believing women to scrupulously honor her hijaab with all, except those who have been exemptedand the fathers and the sons are specifically listed amongst the exemptions. This ruling is an absolutely clear guidance from the Holy Quran, and all the scholars of all the schools of thought in Islam are absolutely unanimous that a believing woman need not cover herself from head to toe and honor the conditions of hijaab whilst in the presence of her mehrams.

It is possible that the ruling given by our beloved brother and respected teacher Dr. Israr ul-Haq was related to another question or condition, or it may be that you might have misunderstood his statements; for this is a ruling where there is absolutely no disagreement in the whole of the believing Ummah. Your Question: Fifth: although ive changed my beliefs still I say my prayers the same way other bohras do. Whats the right way to pray and how can I be sure its the right way since theres no written proof abt it. Malik narrated that he heard the Messenger of Allah (saws) say: Pray as you have seen me pray. Related by Bukhari. Dear and beloved sister, the act of prayer is something the Messenger of Allah (saws) performed at least five times a day in public congregation and it was literally witnessed by thousands of believers thousands of times. All the obligatory and voluntary acts of the prayer of the Messenger of Allah (saws) are sufficiently established and documented by the eminent collectors of his (saws) traditions. Although the majority of the rite and ritual of the prayers of our Bohra brethren are in accordance with the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah (saws), unfortunately they have added many terms, phrases, and supplications as part of their prayer ritual.and it is these additions which should be avoided if one truly wishes to offer prayer as offered by the Messenger of Allah (saws); for Allah is our witness sister, no one in creation who ever walked on this earth worshipped the Lord Most High better or in more perfect manner than the self of the Last and Final Messenger of Allah, Mohamed ar-Rasool Allah (saws). To add, subtract, or make any changes whatsoever in the rite of prayer as offered by the Messenger of Allah (saws) is to imply (and I seek refuge in Allah from saying this!) that one knows more or is a better worshipper of the Lord than the Prophet (saws)!!! Your Question: Sixth: I have also now started paying zakat on my jewellery and keeping missed rozas of ramzan. Now what abt the zakat that I had not been paying since the past few years and rozas that I had not kept again? should I pay that accumulated zakat and keep those rozas again?

Regarding the atonement of the missed fasts and the debt of zakah which you owe to your Lord, first and foremost you must turn to your Lord Most Gracious and seek His forgiveness for missing these obligatory duties; it is expected that you will find your Lord Forgiving and Merciful. The opinion of the majority of the scholars in Islam is that if one has missed ones fasts or not paid their zakah dues for a long time, and subsequently Allah Subhanah guided them and they turned back to their Lord and sought repentance for missing their obligatory duties in Islam, their repentance itself would suffice and Allah Subhanah, from His Vast and Endless Mercy and Grace, will forgive them their negligence and not hold them to account for their lapse on the Day of Judgment. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 66 Surah Tahreem verse 8: 8 O ye who believe! Turn to Allah with sincere repentance (tawbatan-nasoohah): in the hope that your Lord will remove from you your ills and admit you to Gardens beneath which Rivers flow the Day that Allah will not permit to be humiliated the Prophet and those who believe with him. Their Light will run forward before them and by their right hands while they say "Our Lord! perfect our Light for us and grant us Forgiveness; for Thou has power over all things." But if one so fears Allah, and has the ability and strength and resources to fulfill their past debt to their Lord, and is so repentant over their negligence at missing out on such important and obligatory duties in ones past in ignorance, and sincerely wishes to make amends; then one should make up those missed days of fasting and pay the zakah dues even over a period of time as an atonement for their missed duties. This would be considered the best form of tawbah or what Allah Subhanah Declares in the Quran as tawbatan-nasoohah (absolutely sincere repentance). Seeking repentance alone would suffice to obliterate the sin of missing ones obligatory fasts and zakah dues which one missed a long time ago; but if one wishes to make absolutely sure and desires to make tawbatan-nasoohah, then it would be best to fast those missed days and fulfill the zakah dues even over a period of time which is convenient and easy for them; and that would be the absolute best and purest form of manifesting ones repentance to their Lord Most Gracious.

Your Statement: Seventh: a lot of ppl ask u the Q that how can we be sure Islam is the true religion. I think u must mention abt the scientific miracles of Quran like Embryology and the Big Bang Theory so that ppl are more convinced. Dear and beloved Sister, each and every verse of the Glorious Quran is termed and named an Aayah (miracle or sign) by the Lord Most Majestic, Most Supreme; and Allah is our witness sister, for those who believe, indeed every single verse of the Lord Most Highs Revelation is a miracle. Beloved sister, when asked, we do strive to mention the innumerable scientific miracles of the Glorious Quran; but the Truth is sister, that if one truly sees with open eyes and is sincerely seeking the Truth, one is absolutely surrounded and overwhelmed by the Signs and Miracles of The Lord Most Majestic! But those who are beguiled and blinded by hatred and prejudice and are content with the luxuries and pleasures of this transient worldly life, no amount of Signs or Miracles would bring any benefit to such obstinate people. Allah is our witness sister, the Lord Showed Bigger and Absolute Manifest Signs and Miracles at the hands of Prophet Nuh (a.s.), Prophet Ibraheem (a.s.), Prophet Musa (a.s.), Prophet Isa (a.s.), etc., which the people of their times saw with their very own eyes in their very own presencebut still a majority of them disbelieved! Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 6 Surah Anaam verse 39: 39 Those who reject Our Signs are deaf and dumb in the midst of darkness profound: whom Allah willeth He leaveth to wander, whom He willeth He placeth on the way that is straight. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 27 Surah Naml verses 13-14: 13 But when our Signs came to them that should have opened their eyes they said: "This is manifest sorcery!" 14 And they rejected those Signs in iniquity and arrogance though their souls were convinced thereof: so see what was the end of those who acted corruptly! Then the Lord Most Merciful, in His Absolute Endless and Sublime Mercy sent the Glorious Quran as a guidance for all mankind until the end of time.the miracles performed at the hands of His many Prophets by Allah were witnessed only by those in whose presence they were performed.but

Allah is our witness, the Miracle of the Glorious Quran is timeless and within the reach and sight of every one who wishes to seek the Straight Path to their Lord Most High. Your Question: Also is it true, that even nonbelievers, once in a life time, are somehow given the message of islam so no one can really say they dint convert cos they never really knew abt the religion. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 41 Surah Haa Meem verse 46: 46 Whoever works righteousness benefits his own soul; whoever works evil it is against his own soul: nor is thy Lord ever unjust (in the least) to His servants! Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 22 Surah Hajj verses 7-10: 7 And verily the Hour will come: there can be no doubt about it or about (the fact) that Allah will raise up all who are in the graves. 8 Yet there is among men such a one as disputes about Allah without knowledge, without guidance, and without a Book of Enlightenment. 9 (Disdainfully) bending his side in order to (lead men) astray from the Path of Allah; for him there is disgrace in this life and on the Day of Judgment we shall make him taste the Penalty of burning (Fire). 10 (It will be said): "This is because of the deeds which thy hands sent forth for verily Allah is never unjust to His servants! One amongst the many Noble and Exclusive Attributes of our Lord Creator is that He is the Al-Aadil or the All-Just; and it does not behove and befit His Majesty and His Mercy to ever be unjust to any in His creation. One amongst the promises and laws of our Just and Supreme Lord and Creator is that He never never ever would punish a people who did not receive His Message! Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 17 Surah Israa verses 13-15: 13 Every man's augury We have fastened on his own neck: on the Day of Judgment We shall bring out for him a scroll which he will see spread open. 14 (It will be said to him:) "Read thine (own) record: sufficient is thy soul this day to make out an account against thee." 15 Who receiveth guidance receiveth it for his own benefit: who goeth astray doth so to his own loss: no bearer of burdens can bear the

burden of another: nor would We visit with Our Wrath until We had sent Our messenger! Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 26 Surah Shuaraa verses 208-209: 208 Never did We destroy a people but had its warners 209 by way of reminder; and We never are unjust. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 35 Surah Faatir verse 24: 24 Verily We have sent thee (O Prophet) in Truth, as a bearer of glad tidings and as a warner: and there never was a people without a warner having lived among them. And just to make absolutely sure that this Just-Law is implemented and that no one who has not received the Message of their Lord is punished, every time a people are about to be cast into the dungeons of the Hell Fire, they will be asked by the guardian Angels of the Hell Fire whether or not a Warner from their Lord came to them and recited to them the Warning and the Message of their Lord! And every wrongdoer at the gates of Hell Fire on that Tumultuous Day will indeed admit and confess himself that Allahs warner did indeed come unto them, but it was they themselves who in their arrogance rejected Allahs Message and His Warning! Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 67 Surah Mulk verses 6-11: 6 For those who reject their Lord is the Penalty of Hell: and evil is (such) destination. 7 When they are cast therein they will hear the (terrible) drawing in of its breath, even as it blazes forth. 8 Almost bursting with fury: every time a group is cast therein its keepers (the Angels) will ask "Did no warner come to you?" 9 They will say: "Yes indeed: a warner did come to us but we rejected him and said `Allah never sent down any (Message): ye are in nothing but an egregious delusion!' " 10 They will further say: "Had we but listened or used our intelligence we should not (now) be among the companions of the Blazing Fire!" 11 They will then confess their sins: but far will be (Forgiveness) from the Companions of the Blazing Fire! Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 39 Surah Zumar verses 71-72: 71 The unbelievers will be led to Hell in crowds; until when they arrive there its gates will be opened and its Keepers (the Angels) will say

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"Did not messengers come to you from among yourselves rehearsing to you the Signs of your Lord and warning you of the meeting of this Day of yours?" The answer will be: "True: but the decree of punishment has been proved true against the unbelievers!" (To them) will be said: "Enter ye the gates of Hell to dwell therein: and evil is (this) abode of the arrogant!"

Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 35 Surah Fatir verses 36-37: 36 But those who reject (Allah) for them will be the Fire of Hell: no term shall be determined for them so they should die nor shall its Penalty be lightened for them: thus do We reward every ungrateful ones! 37 Therein will they cry aloud (for assistance): "O Our Lord! Bring us out: we shall work righteousness not the (deeds) we used to do!" Did We not give you long enough life so that he that would should receive admonition? And (moreover) the warner came to you! So taste ye (the fruit of your deeds): for the wrongdoers there is no helper." Dear and Beloved Sister in Islam, it is Allah Subhanah, our Lord and the Lord of the Heavens and the Earth who has taken the responsibility of making the arrangements to deliver and make available His Message to all His slaves; and rest absolutely assured, that The Lord never ever ever fails in fulfilling His Responsibilities!!! Thus first and foremost, it is not possible that a person lives a life and he is not visited by a warner from their Lord! Rest absolutely assured that somehow, somewhere Allah Subhanah will make arrangements for the person to be visited by His warner who will warn him of the meeting with their Creator! But for arguments sake, lets assume that a nomadic man born in remote jungle, during his entire life, never ever came across Islam, or a muslim, or a warner from their Lord.rest assured that his case and judgment rests with his Lord and Creator, and it is our ardent belief that our Lord will never never ever be unjust to any amongst His creation! Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 26 Surah Shuaraa verses 208-209: 208 Never did We destroy a people but had its warners 209 by way of reminder; and We never are unjust.

Your Question: Finally, ive been married since 4 years and dont have any kids. I want to ask, if somethings written in ur fate by Allah, can it be changed by prayers, or it wont, since it is in ur fate? Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 42 Surah Shura verses 49-50: 49 To Allah belongs the Dominion of the heavens and the earth. He creates what He Wills. He bestows (children) male or female according to His Will. 50 Or He bestows both males and females, and He leaves barren whom He Wills: for He is Full of Knowledge and Power. Fate, Destiny, or Qadr as we know it is nothing more than the Absolute and Perfect Knowledge of Allah which He has documented, and what is documented as Qadr or fate is known to Him and Him Alone. Thus the Qadr or Destiny of Fate can never ever change, for the Knowledge of the Lord is Absolute and Perfect. Since man (or anything in creation) has absolutely no knowledge of what is written in his fate, it only behoves and befits him that he supplicates and beseeches the Lord Most High for whatever He wishes, for none can provide him with anything except the One Lord Alone. It may be that in one fate it be written that as a test the Lord will leave them childless for 4 or 10 or 90 years and see what those being tested do; and at the end of their period decreed, their Lord will bless them with the off-spring they so desire! It is what one does during that period of test which determines whether one passes or fails the test. If during that trial period, one looses hope in the Mercy of their Lord, and starts invoking other deities and gods in their desire to beget children, they miserably fail their test; but if during that trial period, one keeps his trust, faith and belief firm in their Lord, knows with conviction that there is none save Allah who can bestow them with what they desire, stays patient during their trial and beseeches none save the One and Only Lord, they pass the test put upon them by their Lord. Thus my beloved sister, since you do not know what is written in your destiny and fate, it only behoves and befits you as a believer to remain constant in your supplication to your Lord, and keep your hope, trust and

faith in Him and Him Alone for none save He Alone can provide for all that you wish and desire. Allah Says in His Holy Quran Chapter 35 Surah Fatir verse 2: 2 What Allah out of His Mercy doth bestow on mankind there is none can withhold: what He doth withhold there is none can grant apart from Him: and He is the Exalted in Power Full of Wisdom. Your Question: I want to ask, if somethings written in ur fate by Allah, can it be changed by prayers, or it wont, since it is in ur fate? Whatever is documented in ones Qadr or Destiny is based on the Perfect and Absolute Knowledge of Allah, and thus that Destiny or Decree of Allah cannot be changed. It is not as if it would or can ever happen that the Lord has Decreed based on His Perfect Knowledge that one would be childless, and that person prayed and supplicated relentlessly, and a change of plans was made to accommodate the request of that person; for to expect such a change would mean (I seek refuge in Allah from saying this) to doubt the Perfection of Allahs Knowledge! But it may be that Allah Subhanah has Decreed based on His Perfect and Absolute Knowledge that he will leave one childless for a period of time, and that person will turn to their Lord and beseech Him for children, and at an appointed time when He Wills to end the trial, He will provide them with the children they so desire. Thus the trial period of being left childless, the patience showed and the supplications made by the believer during their period of trial, etc. is all a part and parcel of what is documented in ones destiny, fate, or qadr. Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allahs Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

(Question No.4419)My husband and I are considering adopting as child [Topic:Islamic laws] Mu' meneen Brothers and Sisters, As Salaam Aleikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. (May Allah's Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon all of you) One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question: My husband and I are considering adopting as child. We have a child already, but want to adopt as its something we have wanted to do. We also plan to have another child at a later date. In Islam, is it permissible to adopt a child when you are able to conceive? (There may be some grammatical and spelling errors in the above statement. The forum does not change anything from questions, comments and statements received from our readers for circulation in confidentiality.) Answer: Adoption in Islam In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is no one (no idol, no person, no grave, no prophet, no imam, no dai, nobody!) worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers. Regardless of whether one is married or unmarried, regardless of whether one has a child or is childless, regardless of whether one is able to conceive or not, .. not only is it permissible in Islam to adopt and sponsor orphan children, it is absolutely encouraged and considered amongst the greatest virtues; and if one genuinely takes good care of their adopted children, a means of earning huge rewards from Allah Subhanah. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah Baqarah verse 177: 177 It is not righteousness that ye turn your faces toward East or West; but it is righteousness to believe in Allah and the Last Day and the Angels and the Book and the Messengers; to spend of your substance out of love for Him for your kin, for orphans, for the needy, for the

wayfarer, for those who ask, and for the ransom of slaves; to be steadfast in prayer and practice regular charity; to fulfil the contracts which ye have made; and to be firm and patient in pain (or suffering) and adversity and throughout all periods of panic. Such are the people of truth, the Allah-fearing. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah Baqarah verse 215: 215 They ask thee what they should spend (in charity). Say: Whatever ye spend that is good is for parents, and kindred, and orphans, and those in want, and for wayfarers. And whatever ye do that is good Allah knoweth it well. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah Baqarah verse 220: 220 ..They ask thee (O Prophet (saws)) concerning orphans. Say: "The best thing to do is what is for their good. Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 4974 Narrated by Abu Umamah Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "If anyone strokes an orphan's head, doing so only for Allah's Sake, he will have blessings for every hair over which his hand passes; and if anyone treats well an orphan girl or boy under his care, he and I (Prophet Mohamed (saws)) shall be like these two in Paradise," putting two of his fingers together! Dear and beloved sister, may Allah Subhanah bless your intention, and from His Bounty and Grace bestow upon you and your husband the promised ultimate reward of being with the Prophet (saws) in Paradise. Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allahs Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

(Question No.4623)I want to ask you that, Does our Islam allow us to adopt a child from others? If yes, then is there any condition we need to bring into consideration [Topic:Islamic laws] Mu' meneen Brothers and Sisters, As Salaam Aleikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. (May Allah's Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon all of you) One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question: Assalam-u-Alikum.....MasahAllah I am very glad that your kind knowledge awares us about the deeds and misdeeds in Islam. I want to ask you that, Does our Islam allow us to adopt a child from others? If yes, then is there any condition we need to bring into consideration? Please answer my question.... Thank you (There may be some grammatical and spelling errors in the above statement. The forum does not change anything from questions, comments and statements received from our readers for circulation in confidentiality.) Answer: Adoption in Islam In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is no one (no idol, no person, no grave, no prophet, no imam, no dai, nobody!) worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers. May Allah Subhanah reward you with the best of this world and the Hereafter for your kind comments of encouragement for our humble efforts in the propagation of the Truth. If our humble and modest efforts have helped even one brother or sister get closer to Allah and His Deen of Truth, then we would consider ourselves indeed fortunate to have been given this opportunity by the Lord Most Merciful to serve in His Cause. We hope, beg, and pray the Merciful Lord accepts our humble and weak efforts,

forgives us our shortcomings, and saves you, us, and all the believers from the torment of the Hell Fire. Ameen. Your Question: I want to ask you that, Does our Islam allow us to adopt a child from others? Regardless of whether one is married or unmarried, regardless of whether one has a child or is childless, regardless of whether one is able to conceive or not, .. not only is it permissible in Islam to adopt and/or sponsor orphan children, it is absolutely encouraged and considered amongst the greatest virtues in Islam; and if one genuinely takes good care of their adopted children, a means of earning huge rewards from Allah Subhanah. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah Baqarah verse 177: 177 It is not righteousness that ye turn your faces toward East or West; but it is righteousness to believe in Allah and the Last Day and the Angels and the Book and the Messengers; to spend of your substance out of love for Him for your kin, for orphans, for the needy, for the wayfarer, for those who ask, and for the ransom of slaves; to be steadfast in prayer and practice regular charity; to fulfil the contracts which ye have made; and to be firm and patient in pain (or suffering) and adversity and throughout all periods of panic. Such are the people of truth, the Allah-fearing. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah Baqarah verse 215: 215 They ask thee what they should spend (in charity). Say: Whatever ye spend that is good is for parents, and kindred, and orphans, and those in want, and for wayfarers. And whatever ye do that is good Allah knoweth it well. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah Baqarah verse 220: 220 ..They ask thee (O Prophet (saws)) concerning orphans. Say: "The best thing to do is what is for their good. Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 4974 Narrated by Abu Umamah Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "If anyone strokes an orphan's head, doing so only for Allah's Sake, he will have blessings for every hair over which his hand passes; and if anyone treats well an orphan girl or boy under his care, he and I (Prophet Mohamed (saws)) shall be like these two in Paradise," putting two of his fingers together!

Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 4973 Narrated by Abu Hurayrah Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "The best house among the Muslims is one which contains an orphan who is well treated, and the worst house among the Muslims is one which contains an orphan who is badly treated." Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 8.34 Narrated by Sahl bin Sad The Prophet (saws) said, "I and the person who looks after an orphan and provides for him, will be in Paradise like this," putting his index and middle fingers together. In light of the above guidance of the Quran and Sunnah one cannot even imagine the rewards the Lord Most Gracious would bestow on those blessed and fortunate people who took good care of orphans. Your Question: If yes, then is there any condition we need to bring into consideration? Because the relationship of blood in Islamic Law has obvious ties towards marriage, inheritance, etc.; there are certain guidelines in Islam a believer who wishes to adopt must follow: 1. The child will always be called by the original fathers name. 2. The child will only inherit from his original blood-relationship. He will not be eligible to inherit from his foster-parents. The fosterparents who adopt the child may have the option to will or bequeath upto a maximum of one/third of their wealth to their adopted children after their death, if they wish to do so. 3. If the foster-mother has nursed the adopted child, then she will be considered a mehram of the child; but if the foster-mother has not nursed the adopted child, then she will not be considered a mehram of the adopted child. Allah says in the Holy Quran Chapter 33 Surah Ahzaab verses 4-5: Allah has not made your adopted sons your real sons. These are the things which you utter from your mouths, but Allah says what is based on reality; and He Alone guides to the Right Way. Call your adopted sons after their fathers names; this is more just in the sight of Allah. And if you do not know who their fathers are, then they are your brothers in faith and your friends. There is no blame on you if you say something unintentionally; but you will surely be to blame for what you say with the intention of your hearts. Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allahs Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

Question No.4795)In Islam can you legally adopt a child and raise him/her as your own child? [Topic:Relationship] Mu' meneen Brothers and Sisters, As Salaam Aleikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. (May Allah's Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon all of you) One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question: In Islam can you legally adopt a child and raise him/her as your own child? (There may be some grammatical and spelling errors in the above statement. The forum does not change anything from questions, comments and statements received from our readers for circulation in confidentiality.) Answer: Adoption in Islam In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is no one (no idol, no person, no grave, no prophet, no imam, no dai, nobody!) worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers. Regardless of whether one is married or unmarried, regardless of whether one has a child or is childless, regardless of whether one is able to conceive or not, .. not only is it permissible in Islam to adopt and/or sponsor orphan children, it is absolutely encouraged and considered amongst the greatest virtues in Islam; and if one genuinely takes good care of their adopted children, a means of earning huge rewards from Allah Subhanah. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah Baqarah verse 177: 177 It is not righteousness that ye turn your faces toward East or West; but it is righteousness to believe in Allah and the Last Day and the Angels and the Book and the Messengers; to spend of your substance out of love for Him for your kin, for orphans, for the needy, for the wayfarer, for those who ask, and for the ransom of slaves; to be

steadfast in prayer and practice regular charity; to fulfil the contracts which ye have made; and to be firm and patient in pain (or suffering) and adversity and throughout all periods of panic. Such are the people of truth, the Allah-fearing. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah Baqarah verse 215: 215 They ask thee what they should spend (in charity). Say: Whatever ye spend that is good is for parents, and kindred, and orphans, and those in want, and for wayfarers. And whatever ye do that is good Allah knoweth it well. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah Baqarah verse 220: 220 ..They ask thee (O Prophet (saws)) concerning orphans. Say: "The best thing to do is what is for their good. Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 4974 Narrated by Abu Umamah Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "If anyone strokes an orphan's head, doing so only for Allah's Sake, he will have blessings for every hair over which his hand passes; and if anyone treats well an orphan girl or boy under his care, he and I (Prophet Mohamed (saws)) shall be like these two in Paradise," putting two of his fingers together! Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 4973 Narrated by Abu Hurayrah Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "The best house among the Muslims is one which contains an orphan who is well treated, and the worst house among the Muslims is one which contains an orphan who is badly treated." Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 8.34 Narrated by Sahl bin Sad The Prophet (saws) said, "I and the person who looks after an orphan and provides for him, will be in Paradise like this," putting his index and middle fingers together. In light of the above guidance of the Quran and Sunnah one cannot even imagine the rewards the Lord Most Gracious would bestow on those blessed and fortunate people who took good care of orphans. Because the relationship of blood in Islamic Law has obvious ties towards marriage, inheritance, etc.; there are certain guidelines in Islam a believer who wishes to adopt must follow: 1. The child will always be called by his/her biological fathers name.

2. The child will only inherit from his original blood-relationship. He will not be eligible to inherit from his foster-parents. The fosterparents who adopt the child may have the option to will or bequeath upto a maximum of one/third of their wealth to their adopted children after their death, if they wish to do so. 3. If the foster-mother has nursed the adopted child in her infancy, then she will be considered a mehram of the child; but if the foster-mother has not nursed the adopted child, then she will not be considered a mehram of the adopted child. Allah says in the Holy Quran Chapter 33 Surah Ahzaab verses 4-5: Allah has not made your adopted sons your real sons. These are the things which you utter from your mouths, but Allah says what is based on reality; and He Alone guides to the Right Way. Call your adopted sons after their fathers names; this is more just in the sight of Allah. And if you do not know who their fathers are, then they are your brothers in faith and your friends. There is no blame on you if you say something unintentionally; but you will surely be to blame for what you say with the intention of your hearts. Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allahs Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

(Question No.3587)Can a man marrying a divorced woman also adopt her six-year old daughter from her first marriage? [Topic:Islamic laws] Mu' meneen Brothers and Sisters, As Salaam Aleikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. (May Allah's Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon all of you) One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question: Dear brother Burhan, Thanks for the mail informing us of the issue of adoption. I have a further query which isn as follows: Can a man marrying a divorced woman also adopt her six-year old daughter from her first marriage? This girl had not seen her biological father. Further, the parents of the woman did not encourage the woman (their daughter) to return her daughter to her former husband. Kindly also inform me if it was legal in the eyes of Islam to adopt this six-year old girl. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Please do not disclose my name. Best regards, (There may be some grammatical and spelling errors in the above statement. The forum does not change anything from questions, comments and statements received from our readers for circulation in confidentiality.) Answer: Adopt Daughter of Wife In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He

allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is no one (no idol, no person, no grave, no prophet, no imam, no dai, nobody!) worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 33 Surah Ahzab verses 4-5: 4 Allah has not made for any man two hearts in his (one) body: nor has He made your wives whom ye divorce by Zihar your mothers: nor has He made your adopted sons your sons. Such is (only) your (manner of) speech by your mouths. But Allah tells (you) the Truth and He shows the (right) Way. 5 Call them (the adopted children) by (the names) of their fathers: that is juster in the Sight of Allah; but if ye know not their father's (names call them) your Brothers in faith or your Maulas. But there is no blame on you if ye make a mistake therein: (what counts is) the intention of your hearts: and Allah is Oft-Returning Most Merciful. Islam absolutely allows and permits adoption, provided the Shariah limits declared by Allah and His Messenger (saws) are maintained: 1. The adopted child will be called and recognized by the name of his/her biological father. 2. The adopted child will inher only from his biological parents. 3. The adopted child will not inherited from his adopted parents; but if the parents wish to leave something from their wealth to their adopted child, they must make a will and may bequeath upto a maximum 1/3 of their wealth to whomever they wish apart from their legal heirs. 4. The adopted parents will not inherit from their adopted child; but if the adopted child wishes to leave something from his/her wealth to their adopted parents, they must make a will and are permitted to bequeath upto a maximum of 1/3rd of their wealth. 5. The adopted child will be a mehram only of those who are biologically related to him or through common suckling; adoption by itself does not make a person a mehram. Apart from the above 5 Shairah principles of adoption, the adopted child will be loved, cared for, and respected in all matters exactly like ones own child. Your Question-1: Can a man marrying a divorced woman also adopt her six-year old daughter from her first marriage?

There is absolutely no harm and no restriction in Islam if the man wishes to adopt the six-year old daughter of his wife, provided the daughter will be recognized and called by her biological fathers name, the adopted daughter will not inherit from her adopted father, nor will the adopted father inherit from his adopted daughter, and the adopted daughter will remain a nonmehram to her adopted father. If the man adopts the daughter, and treats and loves and honors her in all other respects like his own children, he will have a huge reward in the Presence of his Lord for his this truly great deed. Your Statement: This girl had not seen her biological father. Islam has laid all the financial responsibilities of the upbringing of the girl upon her biological father; and the biological father has a right and should visit his daughter as often as he can. If the biological father has not volunteered to bear the expenses of his daughter, nor cared to visit her, nor cared how the daughter is doing and living; he will be guilty of not fulfilling his rights towards his daughter and will be called to a severe account in the Presence of the Lord Most Majestic on the Day of Judgment. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah Baqarah verses 232-233: 232 When ye divorce women and they fulfil the term of their (`Iddat) do not prevent them from marrying their (former) husbands if they mutually agree on equitable terms. This instruction is for all amongst you who believe in Allah and the Last Day. That is (the course making for) most virtue and purity amongst you and Allah knows and ye know not. 233 The mothers shall give suck to their offspring for two whole years if the father desires to complete the term. But he shall bear the cost of their food and clothing on equitable terms. No soul shall have a burden laid on it greater than it can bear. No mother shall be treated unfairly on account of her child nor father on account of his child. An heir shall be chargeable in the same way if they both decide on weaning by mutual consent and after due consultation there is no blame on them. If ye decide on a foster-mother for your offspring there is no blame on you provided ye pay (the mother) what ye offered on equitable terms. But fear Allah and know that Allah sees well what ye do.

The divorced wife, nor the parents of the divorced wife have a right to deny the biological father to visit and care for his daughter; if they have in any way denied the biological father his rights to care for his daughter, it is they who will be guilty and called to a severe account on the Day of Judgment. Your Statement: Further, the parents of the woman did not encourage the woman (their daughter) to return her daughter to her former husband. When a couple who have a child decide to divorce, Shariah dictates that the mother shall have primary custody of the children until they reach the age of understanding or puberty. If the father wishes to take custody he must claim so in a Shariah Court, and the Shariah Judge will ask the children whom they wish to live with, their mother or their father; and whatever the children decide, the Shariah Judge will implement their decision. Thus, since the daughter is only six-years old, the mother is the primary custody bearer of the daughter until the daughter reaches the age of understanding and her father claims custody in a Shariah Court. Your Question: Kindly also inform me if it was legal in the eyes of Islam to adopt this six-year old girl. Beloved Brother, there are absolutely no legal proceedings when one wishes to adopt a child in Islam; it is a simple and basic understanding in good-faith between the guardians of the child and the people or person wishing to adopt the child. Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allahs Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

Question No.5085)the dentist has adviced me to do an implant of the two teeth missing (to replace them) [Topic:Islamic laws] Mu' meneen Brothers and Sisters, As Salaam Aleikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. (May Allah's Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon all of you) One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question: Asalamualaikum. Let me begin by saying thank you for what you are doing, menaign answering all our questions may Allah help you to continue doing so always inshaAllah. I have two questions that I hope you`ll be able to answer to me, the first one is; I have two teeth missing in my mouth, the dentist has adviced me to do an implant of the two teeth missing (to replace them) becuse there is a danger that in a few yeras time I`ll loose all my other teeth easliy because of the gap, so before deciding wether to do it or not, I would like to know whether it is allowed in Islam or not. The second questions is: If for instance a person can have no babies then is adoption allowed? I`ll be looking forward forward for your reply whenever possible. Maasalam. (There may be some grammatical and spelling errors in the above statement. The forum does not change anything from questions, comments and statements received from our readers for circulation in confidentiality.) Answer: Teeth and adoption In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there

is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers. May Allah Subhanah reward you with the best of this world and the Hereafter for your kind comments of encouragement for our humble efforts in the propagation of the Truth. If our humble and modest efforts have helped even one brother or sister get closer to Allah and His Deen of Truth, then we would consider ourselves indeed fortunate to have been given this opportunity by the Lord Most Merciful to serve in His Cause. We hope, beg, and pray the Merciful Lord accepts our humble and weak efforts, forgives us our shortcomings, and saves you, us, and all the believers from the torment of the Hell Fire. Ameen. Your Question: I have two teeth missing in my mouth, the dentist has adviced me to do an implant of the two teeth missing (to replace them) becuse there is a danger that in a few yeras time I`ll loose all my other teeth easliy because of the gap, so before deciding wether to do it or not, I would like to know whether it is allowed in Islam or not. If one has un-uniform teeth, or troublesome or irregular growth, or missing teeth, or a genuine medical need or pain, etc. that demands repair of ones teeth, there is absolutely no harm in seeking dental help. Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 6.408 Narrated by Al-Qama Abdullah (bin Masud) said that the Messenger of Allah (saws) invoked the curse of Allah upon those ladies who practice tattooing and those who get themselves tattooed, and those ladies who remove the hair from their faces (eye-brows), and those who make artificial spaces between their teeth in order to look more beautiful whereby they change Allah's creation. There is absolutely no harm if one seeks implant, or bracing, or other dental procedures to close the troublesome gaps amongst ones teeth, for the prohibition is specifically against the forming of artificial or uniform gaps between teeth as a manifestation of beauty, not against the closure of gaps. To create artificial and uniform gaps to the natural growth of teeth only as an enhancement to ones beauty would be prohibited to the believing women as well as the men. Your Question: If for instance a person can have no babies then is adoption allowed?

Regardless of whether one is married or unmarried, regardless of whether one has a child or is childless, regardless of whether one is able to conceive or not, .. not only is it permissible in Islam to adopt and/or sponsor orphan children, adoption or sponsorship of orphans is absolutely encouraged and considered amongst the greatest virtues in Islam; and if one genuinely takes good care of their adopted children or orphans, its a means of earning huge rewards from Allah Subhanah. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah Baqarah verse 177: 177 It is not righteousness that ye turn your faces toward East or West; but it is righteousness to believe in Allah and the Last Day and the Angels and the Book and the Messengers; to spend of your substance out of love for Him for your kin, for orphans, for the needy, for the wayfarer, for those who ask, and for the ransom of slaves; to be steadfast in prayer and practice regular charity; to fulfil the contracts which ye have made; and to be firm and patient in pain (or suffering) and adversity and throughout all periods of panic. Such are the people of truth, the Allah-fearing. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah Baqarah verse 215: 215 They ask thee what they should spend (in charity). Say: Whatever ye spend that is good is for parents, and kindred, and orphans, and those in want, and for wayfarers. And whatever ye do that is good Allah knoweth it well. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah Baqarah verse 220: 220 ..They ask thee (O Prophet (saws)) concerning orphans. Say: "The best thing to do is what is for their good. Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 4974 Narrated by Abu Umamah Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "If anyone strokes an orphan's head, doing so only for Allah's Sake, he will have blessings for every hair over which his hand passes; and if anyone treats well an orphan girl or boy under his care, he and I (Prophet Mohamed (saws)) shall be like these two in Paradise," putting two of his fingers together! Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 4973 Narrated by Abu Hurayrah Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "The best house among the Muslims is one which contains an orphan who is well treated, and the worst house among the Muslims is one which contains an orphan who is badly treated."

Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 8.34 Narrated by Sahl bin Sad The Prophet (saws) said, "I and the person who looks after an orphan and provides for him, will be in Paradise like this," putting his index and middle fingers together. In light of the above guidance of the Quran and Sunnah one cannot even imagine the rewards the Lord Most Gracious would bestow on those blessed and fortunate people who take good care of orphans or their adopted children. Because the relationship of blood in Islamic Law has obvious ties towards marriage, inheritance, etc.; there are certain guidelines in Islam a believer who wishes to adopt must follow: 1. The child will always be called by his/her biological fathers name. 2. The child will only inherit from his original blood-relationship. He will not be eligible to inherit from his foster-parents. The fosterparents who adopt the child have the option to will or bequeath upto a maximum of one/third of their wealth to their adopted children after their death, if they wish to do so. 3. If the foster-mother has nursed the adopted child in her infancy, then she will be considered a mehram of the child; but if the foster-mother has not nursed the adopted child, then she will not be considered a mehram of the adopted child. Allah says in the Holy Quran Chapter 33 Surah Ahzaab verses 4-5: Allah has not made your adopted sons your real sons. These are the things which you utter from your mouths, but Allah says what is based on reality; and He Alone guides to the Right Way. Call your adopted sons after their fathers names; this is more just in the sight of Allah. And if you do not know who their fathers are, then they are your brothers in faith and your friends. There is no blame on you if you say something unintentionally; but you will surely be to blame for what you say with the intention of your hearts. Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. Thus my beloved sister, adoption or sponsorship of orphans or underprivileged children is not only permissible and allowed in Islam, it is amongst the most virtuous and highly encouraged deeds in Islam.a deed that would earn one huge rewards from Allah Subhanah in the Hereafter.

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allahs Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

(Question No.5923)i am married from the last 8 years and dont have child. [Topic:Marriage] Mu' meneen Brothers and Sisters, As Salaam Aleikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. (May Allah's Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon all of you) One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question: Salaam-u alikum, i am married from the last 8 years and dont have child. i consulted many doctors and read all the quranic suras which help in having a child. doctors tried every effort even i.v.f, which also didnt help.i love and respect my wife very much.but at the same time i want to have child very badly as there is no one in my family other than my mother and wife.i dont want to cheat my wife or never i can think of leaving her. many people advised me to go for adoption, which i came to know from ulmaas that it is haraam to go for adoption. I sometimes think to remarry some other person just for the sake of child. i even discussed this matter with my wife. she says in clear cut that if you do this i will go by back to my home.i told her that i will marry that lady just as a contract just to have child for you, then i will leave her. Sir it sounds like film but this is the reality of my life.now i am think that to go for marriage till i have child without telling anybody, at the same time i dont want to hide anything from her. I am very god fearing person.WHAT SHOULD I DO? Please give me some advice as per islamic norms. I will be highly grateful Thanking you umar (There may be some grammatical and spelling errors in the above statement. The forum does not change anything from questions, comments and statements received from our readers for circulation in confidentiality.)

Answer: Secret childless temporary marriage In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers. Your Statement: i am married from the last 8 years and dont have child. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 42 Surah Shura verses 49-50: 49 To Allah belongs the Dominion of the heavens and the earth. He creates what He Wills. He bestows (children) male or female according to His Will. 50 Or He bestows both males and females, and He leaves barren whom He Wills: for He is Full of Knowledge and Power. My beloved and dear Brother in Islam, to bestow one with off-spring or leave them childless is in the Sole Hands and a Decree of none save Allah Subhanah Alone! Your Lord Creator is well aware of the condition of each amongst His slaves, thus keep your faith constant in Allah Subhanah, the One and Only Creator and Bestower of the Worlds. May Allah Subhanah make your trial easy for you, and may The Lord Most Merciful bestow patience and steadfastness on you to accept whatever He has Planned, Willed, and Decreed for you. May Allah Subhanah fulfill your hearts desire and bestow upon you righteous offspring, who become the contentment of your eyes in the life of this world, and a source of attaining Paradise in the life of the Hereafter. One of the best supplications to make to the Merciful Lord when one wishes for an offspring is the humble and wholesome supplication of the Prophet Zachariah (a.s.) when he was childless until an abject old age. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 21 Surah Anbiya verses 89-90:

89 90

And (remember) Zakariya when he cried to his Lord: "O my Lord! Leave me not without offspring, though Thou art the Best of Inheritors. So We listened to him: and We granted him Yahya: We cured his wife's (barrenness) for him. These three were ever quick in emulation in good works: they used to call on Us with love and reverence, and humble themselves before Us.

My dear and beloved brother in Islam, know with absolute and total conviction that your condition and your desires are not unknown to your Lord Most Gracious, for He is well aware of the exact condition of each in His creation. Your condition is no more a trial and a test bestowed upon you from your Lord, thus be constant and consistent in your supplication to the Merciful Lord, and beseech Him and Him Alone in humility, in awe, and in hope for all that your heart desires; for there is none in the universe other than the One and Only Merciful Lord Who has the Power to hear and respond to the supplications of His believing slaves. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 35 Surah Fatir verse 2: 2 What Allah out of His Mercy doth bestow on mankind, there is none who can withhold: what He doth withhold, there is none can grant apart from Him: and He is the Exalted in Power, Full of Wisdom. Your Statement: .many people advised me to go for adoption, which i came to know from ulmaas that it is haraam to go for adoption. Regardless of whether one is married or unmarried, regardless of whether one has a child or is childless, regardless of whether one is able to conceive or not, .. not only is it permissible in Islam to adopt and/or sponsor orphan children, it is absolutely encouraged and considered amongst the greatest virtues in Islam; and if one genuinely takes good care of their adopted children, a means of earning huge rewards from Allah Subhanah. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah Baqarah verse 177: 177 It is not righteousness that ye turn your faces toward East or West; but it is righteousness to believe in Allah and the Last Day and the Angels and the Book and the Messengers; to spend of your substance out of love for Him for your kin, for orphans, for the needy, for the wayfarer, for those who ask, and for the ransom of slaves; to be steadfast in prayer and practice regular charity; to fulfil the contracts which ye have made; and to be firm and patient in pain (or suffering)

and adversity and throughout all periods of panic. Such are the people of truth, the Allah-fearing. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah Baqarah verse 215: 215 They ask thee what they should spend (in charity). Say: Whatever ye spend that is good is for parents, and kindred, and orphans, and those in want, and for wayfarers. And whatever ye do that is good Allah knoweth it well. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah Baqarah verse 220: 220 ..They ask thee (O Prophet (saws)) concerning orphans. Say: "The best thing to do is what is for their good. Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 4974 Narrated by Abu Umamah Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "If anyone strokes an orphan's head, doing so only for Allah's Sake, he will have blessings for every hair over which his hand passes; and if anyone treats well an orphan girl or boy under his care, he and I (Prophet Mohamed (saws)) shall be like these two in Paradise," putting two of his fingers together! Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 4973 Narrated by Abu Hurayrah Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "The best house among the Muslims is one which contains an orphan who is well treated, and the worst house among the Muslims is one which contains an orphan who is badly treated." Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 8.34 Narrated by Sahl bin Sad The Prophet (saws) said, "I and the person who looks after an orphan and provides for him, will be in Paradise like this," putting his index and middle fingers together. In light of the above guidance of the Quran and Sunnah one cannot even imagine the rewards the Lord Most Gracious would bestow on those blessed and fortunate people who took good care of orphans. Because the relationship of blood in Islamic Law has obvious ties towards marriage, inheritance, etc.; there are certain guidelines in Islam a believer who wishes to adopt must follow: Allah says in the Holy Quran Chapter 33 Surah Ahzaab verses 4-5: Allah has not made your adopted sons your real sons. These are the things which you utter from your mouths, but Allah says what is based on

reality; and He Alone guides to the Right Way. Call your adopted sons after their fathers names; this is more just in the sight of Allah. And if you do not know who their fathers are, then they are your brothers in faith and your friends. There is no blame on you if you say something unintentionally; but you will surely be to blame for what you say with the intention of your hearts. Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. 4. The child will always be called by his/her biological fathers name. 5. The child will only inherit from his original blood-relationship. He will not be eligible to inherit from his foster-parents. The fosterparents who adopt the child may have the option to will or bequeath upto a maximum of one/third of their wealth to their adopted children after their death, if they wish to do so. 6. If the foster-mother has nursed the adopted child in her infancy, then she will be considered a mehram of the child; but if the foster-mother has not nursed the adopted child, then she will not be considered a mehram of the adopted child. Thus my beloved brother, the concept of adoption-in-Islam, far from being declared haraam is an absolutely encouraged and meritorious act in the Sight of Allah Subhanah, provided one fulfills the simple conditions of Shariah while practicing adoption. Your Question:..i sometimes think to remarry some other person just for the sake of child. i even discussed this matter with my wife. she says in clear cut that if you do this i will go by back to my home.i told her that i will marry that lady just as a contract just to have child for you, then i will leave her. Beloved brother, you are well within your rights in Islam to exercise your option to marry another woman, if you wish to do so.but we assure you from the guidance of the Quran and the Sunnah that a mere marriage to another woman will not guarantee you a child if Allah Subhanah has Decreed otherwise for you! To bestow one with off-spring or leave them childless is in the Sole Hands and Domain of none save Allah Subhanah Alone. Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 5.527 Narrated by Ali bin Abi Talib On the day of Khaibar, Allah's Messenger (saws) forbade the Mut'a (i.e. temporary marriage).

To marry a woman on a contractual or temporary basis is absolutely and categorically declared as haraam and forbidden in Islam for the believers who sincerely fear Allah and the Last Day.thus that should not even be an option if indeed you fear Allah and His Day of Accounting! Your Question: i am think that to go for marriage till i have child without telling anybody, at the same time i dont want to hide anything from her.I am very god fearing person.WHAT SHOULD I DO? Beloved brother, as we said earlier, you are well within your rights to exercise your option of marrying another woman..but to marry someone in secrecy without telling or informing anyone would be against the guidance of Allah and His Messenger (saws)! Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 5 Surah Maidah verse 5: 5 (Lawful unto you in marriage) are (not only) chaste women who are believers but chaste women among the People of the Book revealed before your time, when ye give them their due dowers and desire chastity, not lewdness nor secret intrigues. If anyone rejects faith fruitless is his work and in the Hereafter he will be in the ranks of those who have lost (all spiritual good). Beloved Brother in Islam, the guidance of Islam Commands and Demands that the believers marry desiring chastity, not lewdness and secret intrigues! It is only those who are inclined towards the heinous and abomination of the evil of zina who develop lewd and secret intrigues; for the sacred institution of marriage in Islam is a public affair whereby one is guided and commanded to openly declare ones sacred association of marriage to the society one lives in by offering the walima or marriage banquet or feast. Your Question: i am very god fearing person.WHAT SHOULD I DO? Dear and beloved brother, in the situation you find yourself, herein listed are the lawful options available to you: 1. Bear your condition with patience, keeping your full trust and belief in the Mercy and Grace of your Lord Most Gracious. 2. Leave no stone unturned in seeking the best medical treatment available which would enable your wife to bear you the off-spring you so desire. 3. Seek to adopt a child and give it the love, honor, and everything that you would to your own child except your name.

4. You are well within your rights to exercise the option of marrying another woman.but with the intention to love, and honor and cherish her as your lawfully wedded wife. To exercise the option of marrying again on a temporary basis would not only be prohibited and haraam in Shariah and thus a grave sin in the Sight of Allah Subhanah, but an absolute injustice to the innocent woman you seek to marry.a burden and a sin which you will have to account for and answer in the Presence of your Lord Most Majestic on that Inevitable Day of Judgment. May Allah Subhanah bestow upon you the wisdom and the courage to choose the option that is pleasing and acceptable to Him. If one trusts, obeys, and follows the guidance and commands of Allah and His Messenger (saws), one can be assured of never ever being misled; but if one believes, obeys and follows any other guidance, other than that of Allah and His Messenger (saws), one can be assured of being led astray. Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allahs Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

(Question No.6853)Inheritance [Topic:Islamic laws]

to

adopted

son.

Mu' meneen Brothers and Sisters, As Salaam Aleikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. (May Allah's Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon all of you) One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question: Can adapted son have property share? since the man has no male child. (There may be some grammatical and spelling errors in the above statement. The forum does not change anything from questions, comments and statements received from our readers for circulation in confidentiality.) Answer: Inheritance to adopted son In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers. As much as adoption is absolutely lawful in Islam and an extremely meritorious deed in the Sight of Allah Subhanah, the adopted child is not a legal heir of his/her adopted parents in Shariah and will not be entitled to any share in the inheritance of his adopted parents after their death. The adopted parents are at liberty to give as a gift as much as they will to their adopted child during their own lifetime; or alternatively they are well within their rights to make a will bequeathing no more than a maximum of one-third of their property to their adopted child or anyone they wish other than their legal heirs. If a man dies and leave no male child, his legal heirs (father, mother, wife, daughters, etc.) will be lawfully entitled to inherit his property after the fulfillment of the deceaseds debts and will (if any). The adopted child will not be entitled to any share of the inheritance unless and until his adopted parent has bequeathed them something in their will.

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allahs Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

(Question No.6920)AOA my younger sister is adopted by my uncle when she was born. [Topic:Adoption] Mu' meneen Brothers and Sisters, As Salaam Aleikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. (May Allah's Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon all of you) One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question: AOA my younger sister is adopted by my uncle when she was born and she doesnt know about this adoption. my question is as she uses my uncle`s name as his father. according to sharia its not permitted but because of her emotional condition no one wants to tell her the reality. is it possible that she keeps on using the name. (There may be some grammatical and spelling errors in the above statement. The forum does not change anything from questions, comments and statements received from our readers for circulation in confidentiality.) Answer: Call adopted by fathers name In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 33 Surah Ahzaab verses 4-5: 4 Allah has not made for any man two hearts in his (one) body: nor has He made your wives whom ye divorce by Zihar your mothers: nor has He made your adopted sons your sons. Such is (only) your (manner of) speech by your mouths. But Allah tells (you) the Truth and He shows the (right) Way. 5 Call them (those whom you adopt) by (the names) of their fathers: that is juster in the sight of Allah; but if ye know not their father's (names call them) your Brothers in faith or your Maulas. But there is no blame on you if ye make a mistake therein: (what counts is) the intention of your hearts: and Allah is Oft-Returning Most Merciful.

It is absolutely impermissible and unlawful in Shariah and a grave sin in the Sight of Allah Subhanah that one intentionally call oneself or be recognized by a name other than of ones own biological father. Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 4.712 Narrated by Wathila bin Al Asqa Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "Verily, one of the worst lies is to claim falsely to be the son of someone other than one's real father, or to claim to have had a dream one has not had, or to attribute to me what I have not said." Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 4.711 Narrated by Abu Dhar The Prophet (saws) said, "If somebody claims to be the son of any other than his real father knowingly, he but disbelieves in Allah; and if somebody claims to belong to some folk to whom he does not belong, let such a person take his place in the (Hell) Fire." Regardless of the emotional condition of the adopted child, he/she must be called and recognized by the name of their own biological father.that is more just and proper in the Sight of Allah Subhanah. Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allahs Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

(Question [Topic:Adoption]

No.6683)Adoption

and

mehram.

Mu' meneen Brothers and Sisters, As Salaam Aleikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. (May Allah's Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon all of you) One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question: As salam alakum Dear Brother 1) well my uncle has adopt new baby from unknown women because my uncle dont have children? so can my uncle performed HAJ or UMRAH with that girl when she come in the age of 15 years and my uncle can become the mahram ? please reply my Question? (There may be some grammatical and spelling errors in the above statement. The forum does not change anything from questions, comments and statements received from our readers for circulation in confidentiality.) Answer: Adoption and mehram In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers. As noble, meritorious and encouraged is the act of adoption in Islam, if your uncle happens to adopt a new-born baby girl from a non-mehram woman..that baby will remain a non-mehram unto your uncle unless and until the new-born baby sucks milk from the breast of your uncles lawfully wedded wife.for then a lawful and sacred foster-relationship will be established between your uncle and his adopted baby girl. Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 3.815 Narrated by Aisha

Once the Prophet (saws) came to me while a man was in my house. He (saws) said, "O 'Aisha! Who is this (man)?" I replied, "My foster brother." He (saws) said, "O 'Aisha! Be sure about your foster brothers, as fostership is only valid if it takes place in the suckling period (before two years of age)." Al-Muwatta Hadith 30.4 Yahya related from Malik from Thawr ibn Zayd ad-Dili that Abdullah ibn Abbas (r.a.) said, "The milk which a child under two years old sucks, even if it is only one suck, makes the foster relatives haram (sacred)." If the adopted baby girl is beyond the age of infancy, or if the adopted baby girl is not suckled in her infancy by the wife of your uncle.then the girl will remain a non-mehram unto your uncle and all the restriction that apply between two non-mehrams in Shariah will have to be honored in their relationship.

(Question no.7435)At what age should we let the child know that she is adopted? [Topic:Adoption] Mu' meneen Brothers and Sisters, As Salaam Aleikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. (May Allah's Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon all of you) One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question: We have decided to adopt a baby girl insha Allah. I have few questions regarding adoption in islam. 1.I know that the biological father`s name ( if we get to know the biologicalfathers name) should be given to the child but i would like to call her by my husband`s name since we want her to be one of our children and should not feel different.Will it be wrong for us to do so? 2. At what age should we let the child know that she is adopted? 3. Is it okay to let the child know that she is adopted at a later age when she can understand? 4. Since we want to adopt a girl, if my husbands mahram members of the family feed the child will the child become mahram to my husband? (There may be some grammatical and spelling errors in the above statement. The forum does not change anything from questions, comments and statements received from our readers for circulation in confidentiality.) Answer: Adoption of girl In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers. Your Question-1: I know that the biological father`s name ( if we get to know the biologicalfathers name) should be given to the child but i would like to call her by my husband`s name since we want her to be one of our children and should not feel different.Will it be wrong for us to do so?

Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 33 Surah Ahzaab verses 4-5: 4 Allah has not made for any man two hearts in his (one) body: nor has He made your wives whom ye divorce by Zihar your mothers: nor has He made your adopted sons your sons. Such is (only) your (manner of) speech by your mouths. But Allah tells (you) the Truth and He shows the (right) Way. 5 Call them (those whom you adopt) by (the names) of their fathers: that is juster in the sight of Allah; but if ye know not their father's (names call them) your Brothers in faith or your Maulas. But there is no blame on you if ye make a mistake therein: (what counts is) the intention of your hearts: and Allah is Oft-Returning Most Merciful. It is absolutely impermissible and unlawful in Shariah and a grave sin in the Sight of Allah Subhanah that one intentionally call oneself or be recognized by a name other than of ones own biological father. Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 4.712 Narrated by Wathila bin Al Asqa Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "Verily, one of the worst lies is to claim falsely to be the offspring of someone other than one's real father, or to claim to have had a dream one has not had, or to attribute to me what I have not said." Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 4.711 Narrated by Abu Dhar The Prophet (saws) said, "If somebody claims to be the offspring of any other than his real father knowingly, he but disbelieves in Allah; and if somebody claims to belong to some folk to whom he does not belong, let such a person take his place in the (Hell) Fire." Regardless of however noble your intentions might be in wishing to name the adopted child through the name of your husband, it would be your obligatory duty and an extension of your faith and your submission to the Wisdom of the Lord that the adopted child be called and recognized by the name of her own biological father.that would be more just and proper in the Sight of Allah Subhanah. Your Question-2: At what age should we let the child know that she is adopted? Your Question-3: Is it okay to let the child know that she is adopted at a later age when she can understand? There is absolutely no requirement or obligation in Shariah for the guardians

to inform the child that it had been adoptedneither in its childhood, nor when the child attains maturity; but if the adopted parents wish to inform their adopted child regarding its adoption for any reason whatsoever, there is absolutely no harm. When the child reaches the age of understanding, through its name, or through its bond of mehram relationships, etc. with the family, it will not only learn to accept but appreciate the situations and the conditions which resulted in its adoption by its noble foster-parents. Your Question-4: Since we want to adopt a girl, if my husbands mahram members of the family feed the child will the child become mahram to my husband? Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 7.36 (part) Narrated by Aisha ..The Messenger of Allah (saws) said, "Foster suckling relations make all those things unlawful which are unlawful through corresponding birth (blood) relations." Although there is absolutely no harm if all of your husbands mehram female relatives wish to suckle the child, if ones intention is merely to make the husband (adopted father) a mehram of the adopted girl, the suckling of the infant girl by the wife (adopted mother) alone would suffice for the girl to form a mehram relationship with not only the husband (her adopted father), but all the blood relatives of the wife (adopted mother).

(Question no.7615)Regarding adoption, if we do not know the identity of the parents of the child are we still allowed to adopt? [Topic:Adoption] Mu' meneen Brothers and Sisters, As Salaam Aleikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. (May Allah's Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon all of you) One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question: Asalaam Alaikum, Regarding adoption, if we do not know the identity of the parents of the child are we still allowed to adopt? Eagerly awaiting your response. (There may be some grammatical and spelling errors in the above statement. The forum does not change anything from questions, comments and statements received from our readers for circulation in confidentiality.) Answer: Adopt without knowing identity of parents In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers. There is absolutely no such condition in Shariah which even remotely implies that one can only adopt children whose identity of parents is known. Regardless of whether one is married or unmarried, regardless of whether one has a child or is childless, regardless of whether one is able to conceive or not, regardless of whether the identity of the parents of the orphan is known or unknown .. not only is it permissible in Islam to adopt and/or sponsor orphan children, it is absolutely encouraged and considered one amongst the greatest virtues in Islam; and if one genuinely takes good care

of their adopted children, a means of earning huge rewards from Allah Subhanah. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah Baqarah verse 177: 177 It is not righteousness that ye turn your faces toward East or West; but it is righteousness to believe in Allah and the Last Day and the Angels and the Book and the Messengers; to spend of your substance out of love for Him for your kin, for orphans, for the needy, for the wayfarer, for those who ask, and for the ransom of slaves; to be steadfast in prayer and practice regular charity; to fulfil the contracts which ye have made; and to be firm and patient in pain (or suffering) and adversity and throughout all periods of panic. Such are the people of truth, the Allah-fearing. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah Baqarah verse 215: 215 They ask thee what they should spend (in charity). Say: Whatever ye spend that is good is for parents, and kindred, and orphans, and those in want, and for wayfarers. And whatever ye do that is good Allah knoweth it well. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah Baqarah verse 220: 220 ..They ask thee (O Prophet (saws)) concerning orphans. Say: "The best thing to do is what is for their good. Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 4974 Narrated by Abu Umamah Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "If anyone strokes an orphan's head, doing so only for Allah's Sake, he will have blessings for every hair over which his hand passes; and if anyone treats well an orphan girl or boy under his care, he and I (Prophet Mohamed (saws)) shall be like these two in Paradise," putting two of his fingers together! Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 4973 Narrated by Abu Hurayrah Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "The best house among the Muslims is one which contains an orphan who is well treated, and the worst house among the Muslims is one which contains an orphan who is badly treated." Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 8.34 Narrated by Sahl bin Sad The Prophet (saws) said, "I and the person who looks after an orphan and provides for him, will be in Paradise like this," putting his index and middle fingers together.

In light of the above guidance of the Quran and Sunnah one cannot even imagine the rewards the Lord Most Gracious would bestow on those blessed and fortunate people who took good care of orphans. Because the relationship of blood in Islamic Law has obvious ties towards marriage, inheritance, etc.; there are certain guidelines in Islam a believer who wishes to adopt must follow: 1. The child will always be called by his/her biological fathers name. 2. The child will only inherit from his original blood-relationship. He will not be eligible to inherit from his foster-parents. The fosterparents who adopt the child have the option to will or bequeath upto a maximum of one/third of their wealth to their adopted children after their death, if they wish to do so. 3. If the foster-mother has nursed the adopted child in her infancy, then she will be considered a mehram of the child; but if the foster-mother has not nursed the adopted child, then she will not be considered a mehram of the adopted child. Allah says in the Holy Quran Chapter 33 Surah Ahzaab verses 4-5: Allah has not made your adopted sons your real sons. These are the things which you utter from your mouths, but Allah says what is based on reality; and He Alone guides to the Right Way. Call your adopted sons after their fathers names; this is more just in the sight of Allah. And if you do not know who their fathers are, then they are your brothers in faith and your friends. There is no blame on you if you say something unintentionally; but you will surely be to blame for what you say with the intention of your hearts. Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

(Question no.8241)Name [Topic:Adoption]

of

adopted

daughter.

Mu' meneen Brothers and Sisters, As Salaam Aleikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. (May Allah's Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon all of you) One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question: ASSAALAMUALAIKUM, ADOPTION IS PERMITED IN ISLAM AND IF A MOMIN HAS ADOPTED A GIRL THEN AT THE TIME OF HER NIKKA WHOSE NAME SHOULD IT BE e.i. HER BLOOD RELATED FATHER OR FROSTER FATHER.IF THE NAME OF HER BLOOD RELATED FATHER IS NOT PRONOUNCED AS"DAUGHTER OF" AND IT IS PRONOUNCED WITH THE NAME OF THE FROSTER FATHERR IS THE NIKKA JAAYAZ? (There may be some grammatical and spelling errors in the above statement. The forum does not change anything from questions, comments and statements received from our readers for circulation in confidentiality.) Answer: Name of adopted daughter In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers. Your Question: ..AND IF A MOMIN HAS ADOPTED A GIRL THEN AT THE TIME OF HER NIKKA WHOSE NAME SHOULD IT BE e.i. HER BLOOD RELATED FATHER OR FROSTER FATHER. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 33 Surah Ahzaab verses 4-5: 4 Allah has not made for any man two hearts in his (one) body: nor has He made your wives whom ye divorce by Zihar your mothers: nor has He made your adopted off-spring your off-spring. Such is

(only) your (manner of) speech by your mouths. But Allah tells (you) the Truth and He shows the (right) Way. Call them (those whom you adopt) by (the names) of their fathers: that is juster in the sight of Allah; but if ye know not their father's (names call them) your Brothers in faith or your mawlas. But there is no blame on you if ye make a mistake therein: (what counts is) the intention of your hearts: and Allah is Oft-Returning Most Merciful.

If Allah Subhanah has blessed one and one is fortunate enough to have adopted a child, that child should always, and we reiterate, always be called, addressed, and recognized by the name of its own biological father.that would be more just and more appropriate in the Sight of the Lord Most Majestic, Most Supreme. It is not that only at the time of the nikaah of the adopted girl she should be called or addressed by the name of her own biological father; at all times the adopted girl should be called and recognized by the name of her own biological father and never her adopted father.that would be more just in the Sight of the Lord. Your Question: ..IF THE NAME OF HER BLOOD RELATED FATHER IS NOT PRONOUNCED AS "DAUGHTER OF" AND IT IS PRONOUNCED WITH THE NAME OF THE FROSTER FATHERR IS THE NIKKA JAAYAZ? Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 33 Surah Ahzaab verses 4-5: 4 Allah has not made for any man two hearts in his (one) body: nor has He made your wives whom ye divorce by Zihar your mothers: nor has He made your adopted off-spring your off-spring. Such is (only) your (manner of) speech by your mouths. But Allah tells (you) the Truth and He shows the (right) Way. 5 Call them (those whom you adopt) by (the names) of their fathers: that is juster in the sight of Allah; but if ye know not their father's (names call them) your Brothers in faith or your mawlas. But there is no blame on you if ye make a mistake therein: (what counts is) the intention of your hearts: and Allah is Oft-Returning Most Merciful. If perchance due to ignorance or mistake, the name of her foster-father was associated with the brides name rather than her own biological father at the time of her nikaahthat by itself would not invalidate her nikaah in

the least. Her nikaah would be absolutely valid and legal in the Sight of Shariah Law and in the Sight of Allah Subhanah. If one intentionally associates the name of the adopted daughter with her foster-father.so as to falsely imply or give the impression to the public or the society that the adopted child is their own daughter rather than their adopted daughterthat indeed would be a manifest transgression and a grave sin in the Sight of the Lord; and one should turn unto their Lord in taubah and seek sincere forgiveness for their fraud and deception. Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 4.712 Narrated by Wathila bin Al Asqa Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "Verily, one of the worst lies is to claim falsely to be the son (child) of someone other than one's real father, or to claim to have had a dream one has not had, or to attribute to me what I have not said." Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 4.711 Narrated by Abu Dhar The Prophet (saws) said, "If somebody claims to be the son (child) of any other than his real father knowingly, he but disbelieves in Allah; and if somebody claims to belong to some folk to whom he does not belong, let such a person take his place in the (Hell) Fire." Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allahs Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

(Question no.7988)Which [Topic:Adoption]

name

to

give

adopted

child.

Mu' meneen Brothers and Sisters, As Salaam Aleikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. (May Allah's Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon all of you) One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question: Dear Brother Greeting Please note that the prophet adopted Zaid before the Aya come stopping Adoption, so after this Aya came, the prophet even married Zaid wife (His adopted son wife after divorcing her from Zaid) to tell every one hey look I even married his wife because he is not my son any more. Otherwise why he married her? And also I want to ask you a question, if you adopted a kid which you do not know his family or history, which biological father name you will give to him? And if you are not going to raise him as your own son, how he will love you as a father, and not giving him your name, how you will keep him in your life and how you will look at his wife in future when he get married, or he should remain kid? Regards (There may be some grammatical and spelling errors in the above statement. The forum does not change anything from questions, comments and statements received from our readers for circulation in confidentiality.) Answer: Which name to give adopted child In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.

Your Question: Please note that the prophet adopted Zaid before the Aya come stopping Adoption, so after this Aya came, the prophet even married Zaid wife (His adopted son wife after divorcing her from Zaid) to tell every one hey look I even married his wife because he is not my son any more. Otherwise why he married her? Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 6.305 Narrated by Abdullah bin Umar We used not to call Zaid bin Haritha the freed slave of Allah's Messenger (saws) except Zaid bin Muhammad (saws), till the Qu'anic Verse was revealed: "Call them (your adopted sons) by (the names of) their fathers. That is more than just in the Sight of Allah." (33.5) The Messenger of Allah (saws) himself adopted Hadrat Zaid (r.a.) as his son, and for a long period of time Hadrat Zaid (r.a.) was known and called as Zaid bin Mohamed (saws).until Allah Subhanah revealed the Command in Surah Ahzaab guiding the believers to call their adopted sons by the name of their own biological fathers, after which Hadrat Zaid (r.a.) was called and recognized by his biological fathers name, ie. son of Haritha. Respected brother, we absolutely assure you that the above quoted Aayah 5 of Surah Ahzaab did not come to stop or prohibit adoption, but rather to regulate the concept of adoption in Islam! In the period prior to the Revelation of this Aayah, the adopted sons were assigned the name of their adopted father rather than their own biological father. Allah Subhanah Guided and Commanded the believers to call the adopted children by the name of their own biological fathers, as that was more just and proper in the Sight of Allah Subhanah. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 33 Surah Ahzaab verse 37: 37 Behold! Thou (O Prophet (saws)) didst say to the one (Hadrat Zaid bin Haritha (r.a.), the adopted son of the Prophet (saws)) who had received the grace of Allah and thy favor: "Retain thou (in wedlock) thy wife and fear Allah." But thou didst hide in thy heart that which Allah was about to make manifest: thou didst fear the people but it is more fitting that thou shouldst fear Allah. Then when Zaid had dissolved (his marriage) with her with the necessary (formality) We joined her in marriage to thee: in order that (in future) there may be no difficulty to the believers in (the matter of) marriage with the wives of their adopted sons when the latter have dissolved with the necessary (formality) (their marriage) with them: and Allah's Command must be fulfilled.

Secondly, in the days of ignorance before the advent of Islam, it was considered an absolute enormity for the father of an adopted son to marry the divorced or widowed wife of his adopted son..to break this selfimposed prohibition once and for all, Allah Subhanah Commanded the Prophet (saws) to marry the divorced wife of his adopted son in order that in the future there may be no difficulty to the believers in the matter of marrying the former wives of their adopted sons. Your Question: And also I want to ask you a question, if you adopted a kid which you do not know his family or history, which biological father name you will give to him? Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 33 Surah Ahzaab verses 4-5: 4 Allah has not made for any man two hearts in his (one) body: nor has He made your wives whom ye divorce by Zihar your mothers: nor has He made your adopted sons your sons. Such is (only) your (manner of) speech by your mouths. But Allah tells (you) the Truth and He shows the (right) Way. 5 Call them (those whom you adopt) by (the names) of their fathers: that is juster in the sight of Allah; but if ye know not their father's (names call them) your Brothers in faith or your Maulas. But there is no blame on you if ye make a mistake therein: (what counts is) the intention of your hearts: and Allah is Oft-Returning Most Merciful. If one is fortunate and blessed by the Lord to adopt an orphan whose biological fathers name is unknown, what they should never ever do is assign or attach the name of their adopted father to the name of the child.They are at liberty to attach any other name except the name of their adopted father, or alternatively simply assign the name of the unknown father of the child as Abdullah (Slave of Allah), or Abdur-Rahmaan (Slave of the Most Merciful), etc.that would be more just and right in the Sight of Allah Subhanah. Thus for example if the first name assigned to the adopted child is say Salmaan and the name of the father of the child is unknown, the child would be called Salmaan ibn Abdullah or Salmaan the son of a slave of Allah.

Your Questions: and if you are not going to raise him as your own son, how he will love you as a father, and not giving him your name, how you will keep him in your life. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 33 Surah Ahzaab verse 4: 4 nor has He (Allah) made your adopted sons your sons. Such is (only) your (manner of) speech by your mouths. But Allah tells (you) the Truth and He shows the (right) Way. Although one is at absolute liberty to treat and love and cherish and honor their adopted sons just as they would unto their own sons, Allah Subhanah has made it absolutely clear that the adopted sons are not ones real and legal sons..they will be known by the name of their own biological father, they will inherit from their own biological father and relatives, their biological father and relatives will inherit from them, etc. The adopted sons would not be called or recognized by the name of their adopted father, nor would they inherit from their adopted father, nor would their adopted father inherit from them, and unless a suckle or foster relation is established, the adopted sons will be considered non-mehram to the females of their adopted fathers household. We reiterate again brother, Islam does not prohibit adoption, but rather regulates the correct and purest method and manner regarding adoptions. Your Question: ..and how you will look at his wife in future when he get married, or he should remain kid? Unlike the wife of ones own real son who would be considered a mehram relative of her father-in-law as soon as the nikaah is established, the wife of the adopted son would not form a mehram relationship with the adopted father of her husband.and thus all the restriction which apply to nonmehram males would be applicable between the wife of the adopted son and the adopted father. Respected brother, it is not we who enacted or invented these laws of adoption from ourselves.these Laws of adoption in Shariah were Enacted and Revealed by the All-Knowing, All-Wise Lord Most Majestic Most Supreme..and it simply does not befit a believer who sincerely fears Allah and the Last Day to challenge, or belittle, or ridicule, or mock the Laws of Shariah revealed by the Lord Most Majestic Who Created! One does so at the cost of their own faith!

Allah says in the Holy Quran Chapter 33 Surah Ahzaab verse 36: It does not behove a believing man and a believing woman that when Allah and His Messenger have given their decision in a matter, they should exercise an option in that matter of theirs. For whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger, has indeed strayed into manifest error. If one trusts, obeys, and follows the guidance and commands of Allah and His Messenger (saws), one can be assured of never ever being misled; but if one believes, obeys and follows any other guidance, other than that of Allah and His Messenger (saws), one can be assured of being led astray. Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allahs Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

(Question no.7780)Adoption [Topic:Adoption]

not

allowed

in

shariah.

Mu' meneen Brothers and Sisters, As Salaam Aleikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. (May Allah's Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon all of you) One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question: Sorry I just forget to explain... Please read Surat al Ahzab Aya 37 It should explain to you whay its not allowd the adoption in Islam... I really appreciate your nice way of explaining things, but I just want you to keep in mind that according to the civil laws in Islamic countries they all follow what comes in Sharia, so they are following that, and if it was clear and allowed in Islam to adopt then they will follow it, but its clearly not accepted in Islam, and not allowed, there are about 2 million kid live in government Orphanage in Egypt but they are not allowed to be adopted according to Sharia, so you cannot write what you think its nice without asking more why they are not allowing it.. Its a nice try of you, but sorry the truth is different. (There may be some grammatical and spelling errors in the above statement. The forum does not change anything from questions, comments and statements received from our readers for circulation in confidentiality.) Answer: Adoption not allowed in shariah In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.

Your Statements: Please read Surat al Ahzab Aya 37. It should explain to you whay its not allowd the adoption in Islam... Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 33 Surah Ahzaab verse 37: 38 Behold! Thou (O Prophet (saws)) didst say to the one (Hadrat Zaid bin Haritha (r.a.), the adopted son of the Prophet (saws)) who had received the grace of Allah and thy favor: "Retain thou (in wedlock) thy wife and fear Allah." But thou didst hide in thy heart that which Allah was about to make manifest: thou didst fear the people but it is more fitting that thou shouldst fear Allah. Then when Zaid had dissolved (his marriage) with her with the necessary (formality) We joined her in marriage to thee: in order that (in future) there may be no difficulty to the believers in (the matter of) marriage with the wives of their adopted sons when the latter have dissolved with the necessary (formality) (their marriage) with them: and Allah's Command must be fulfilled. Respected brother in Islam, to the best of our understanding, there is absolutely nothing in the above quoted Verse 37 of Surah Ahzaab which prohibits adoption in Islam! Your Question: I really appreciate your nice way of explaining things, but I just want you to keep in mind that according to the civil laws in Islamic countries they all follow what comes in Sharia, so they are following that, and if it was clear and allowed in Islam to adopt then they will follow it, but its clearly not accepted in Islam, and not allowed, there are about 2 million kid live in government Orphanage in Egypt but they are not allowed to be adopted according to Sharia, so you cannot write what you think its nice without asking more why they are not allowing it.. Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 6.305 Narrated by Abdullah bin Umar We used not to call Zaid bin Haritha the freed slave of Allah's Messenger (saws) except Zaid bin Muhammad (saws), till the Qu'anic Verse was revealed: "Call them (adopted sons) by (the names of) their fathers. That is more than just in the Sight of Allah." (33.5) The Messenger of Allah (saws) himself adopted Hadrat Zaid (r.a.) as his son, and for a long period of time Hadrat Zaid (r.a.) was known and called as Zaid bin Mohamed (saws).until Allah Subhanah revealed the Command in Surah Ahzaab guiding the believers to call their adopted sons by the name of

their own biological fathers, after which Hadrat Zaid (r.a.) was called and recognized by his biological fathers name, ie. son of Haritha. Respected brother, if the Noble Prophet Mohamed (saws) himself adopted a child, rest absolutely assured that adoption per say cannot and is not prohibited in Islam!!! What is indeed categorically prohibited in Islam is that ones adopted child is called and recognized by the name of its adopted father, rather than the name of its own biological father. We will take your word that 2-million children live in government orphanage houses in Egypt and the government there does not allow adoption.whatever might be the reasons for the governments of so called Islamic Nations like Egypt not allowing adoptions, we absolutely assure you in light of the guidance of the Quran and the Sunnah, that adoption by itself is neither discouraged nor prohibited in Shariah Law.on the contrary, it is considered an absolutely meritorious act and deed in the Sight of Allah Subhanah. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah Baqarah verse 215: 215 They ask thee what they should spend (in charity). Say: Whatever ye spend that is good is for parents, and kindred, and orphans, and those in want, and for wayfarers. And whatever ye do that is good Allah knoweth it well. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah Baqarah verse 220: 220 ..They ask thee (O Prophet (saws)) concerning orphans. Say: "The best thing to do is what is for their good. Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 4974 Narrated by Abu Umamah Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "If anyone strokes an orphan's head, doing so only for Allah's Sake, he will have blessings for every hair over which his hand passes; and if anyone treats well an orphan girl or boy under his care, he and I (Prophet Mohamed (saws)) shall be like these two in Paradise," putting two of his fingers together! Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 4973 Narrated by Abu Hurayrah Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "The best house among the Muslims is one which contains an orphan who is well treated, and the worst house among the Muslims is one which contains an orphan who is badly treated."

Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 8.34 Narrated by Sahl bin Sad The Prophet (saws) said, "I and the person who looks after an orphan and provides for him, will be in Paradise like this," putting his index and middle fingers together. Because the relationship of blood in Islamic Law has obvious ties towards marriage, inheritance, etc.; there are certain guidelines in Islam a believer who wishes to adopt must follow: 7. The child will always be called by his/her biological fathers name. 8. The child will only inherit from its original blood-relationship. It will not be eligible to inherit from its foster-parents. The foster-parents who adopt the child have the option to will or bequeath upto a maximum of one/third of their wealth to their adopted children after their death, if indeed they wish to do so. 9. If the foster-mother has nursed the adopted child in her infancy, then she will be considered a mehram of the child; but if the foster-mother has not nursed the adopted child, then she will not be considered a mehram of the adopted child. If one trusts, obeys, and follows the guidance and commands of Allah and His Messenger (saws), one can be assured of never ever being misled; but if one believes, obeys and follows any other guidance, other than that of Allah and His Messenger (saws), one can be assured of being led astray.

Question no.7779)Adopt [Topic:Adoption]

child

and

mehram.

Mu' meneen Brothers and Sisters, As Salaam Aleikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. (May Allah's Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon all of you) One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question: Assalam alakum Dear Brother 1) My aunt has adopted a baby boy (1 yrs old) from orphanage centre because they cant have their own kids. So can my aunt perform HAJ or UMRAH with him when he comes in the age of 15? and can he become the mahram to my aunt? please reply my Question? (There may be some grammatical and spelling errors in the above statement. The forum does not change anything from questions, comments and statements received from our readers for circulation in confidentiality.) Answer: Adopt child and mehram In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah Baqarah verse 177: 177 It is not righteousness that ye turn your faces toward East or West; but it is righteousness to believe in Allah, and the Last Day, and the Angels, and the Book, and the Messengers; to spend of your substance out of love for Him for your kin, for orphans, for the needy, for the wayfarer, for those who ask, and for the ransom of slaves; to be steadfast in prayer and practice regular charity; to fulfill the contracts which ye have made; and to be firm and patient in pain

(or suffering) and adversity and throughout all periods of panic. Such are the people of truth, the Allah-fearing. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah Baqarah verse 215: 215 They ask thee (O Prophet (saws) what they should spend (in charity). Say: Whatever ye spend that is good is for parents and kindred and orphans and those in want and for wayfarers. And whatever ye do that is good Allah Knows it well. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 4 Surah Nisaa verse 36: 36 Serve Allah and join not any partners with Him: and do good to parents, kinsfolk, orphans, those in need, neighbors who are near, neighbors who are strangers, the companion by your side, the wayfarer (ye meet), and what your right hands possess: for Allah loves not the arrogant, the vainglorious. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 78 Surah Dhahr verses 5-11: 5 As to the Righteous they shall drink of a Cup (of Pure Wine) mixed with Kafur 6 A Fountain where the devotees of Allah do drink, making it flow in unstinted abundance. 7 They perform (their) vows, and they fear a Day whose evil flies far and wide. 8 And they feed for the love of Allah the indigent, the orphan, and the captive 9 (Saying) "We feed you for the sake of Allah Alone: No reward do we desire from you nor thanks. 10 We only fear a Day of distressful Wrath from the side of our Lord." 11 But Allah will deliver them from the evil of that Day, and will shed over them a light of Beauty and a (Blissful) Joy. Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 4974 Narrated by Abu Umamah Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "If anyone strokes an orphan's head, doing so only for Allah's Sake, he will have blessings for every hair over which his hand passes; and if anyone treats well an orphan girl or boy under his care, he and I (Prophet Mohamed (saws)) shall be like these two in Paradise," putting two of his fingers together! Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 4973 Narrated by Abu Hurayrah

Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "The best house among the Muslims is one which contains an orphan who is well treated, and the worst house among the Muslims is one which contains an orphan who is badly treated." Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 8.34 Narrated by Sahl bin Sad The Prophet (saws) said, "I and the person who looks after an orphan and provides for him, will be in Paradise like this," putting his index and middle fingers together. Because the relationship of blood in Islamic Law has obvious ties towards marriage, inheritance, etc.; there are certain guidelines in Islam a believer who wishes to adopt must follow: 1. The child will always be called by his/her biological fathers name. 2. The child will only inherit from his original blood-relationship. He will not be eligible to inherit from his foster-parents. The fosterparents who adopt the child have the option to will or bequeath upto a maximum of one/third of their wealth to their adopted children after their death, if they wish to do so. 3. If the foster-mother has nursed the adopted child in her infancy, then she will be considered a mehram of the child; but if the foster-mother has not nursed the adopted child, then she will not be considered a mehram of the adopted child. Your Question: .and can he become the mahram to my aunt? As noble, meritorious and encouraged is the act of adoption in Islam, if your aunt happens to adopt an infant born baby boy..that baby will remain a non-mehram unto your aunt unless and until the baby sucks milk from the breast of your aunt during its age of infancy.for then a lawful and sacred mehram and foster-relationship will be established between your aunt and this adopted baby. Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 3.815 Narrated by Aisha Once the Prophet (saws) came to me while a man was in my house. He (saws) said, "O 'Aisha! Who is this (man)?" I replied, "My foster brother." He (saws) said, "O 'Aisha! Be sure about your foster brothers, as fostership is only valid if it takes place in the suckling period (before two years of age)." Al-Muwatta Hadith 30.4

Yahya related from Malik from Thawr ibn Zayd ad-Dili that Abdullah ibn Abbas (r.a.) said, "The milk which a child under two years old sucks, even if it is only one suck, makes the foster relatives haram (sacred)." If the adopted baby boy is not suckled in its infancy by your aunt.then the boy will remain a non-mehram unto your aunt, and all the restriction that apply between two non-mehrams in Shariah will have to be honored in their relationship.

(Question no.7736)Why [Topic:Adoption]

adoption

is

not

allowed

in

ksa.

Mu' meneen Brothers and Sisters, As Salaam Aleikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. (May Allah's Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon all of you) One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question: I received an email from you about the adoption in Islam... The email is nice and explaining how it is very rewarding from god when do so... But my question is if it is so awarding by God... Then WHY ADOPTION IS NOT ALLOWED IN MANY ISLAMIC COUNTRIES SUCH AS SAUDI ARABIA and many many others???? Can you answer me.... (There may be some grammatical and spelling errors in the above statement. The forum does not change anything from questions, comments and statements received from our readers for circulation in confidentiality.) Answer: Why adoption is not allowed in ksa In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah Baqarah verse 177: 177 It is not righteousness that ye turn your faces toward East or West; but it is righteousness to believe in Allah, and the Last Day, and the Angels, and the Book, and the Messengers; to spend of your substance out of love for Him for your kin, for orphans, for the needy, for the wayfarer, for those who ask, and for the ransom of slaves; to be steadfast in prayer and practice regular charity; to fulfill the contracts which ye have made; and to be firm and patient in pain (or suffering) and adversity and throughout all periods of panic. Such are the people of truth, the Allah-fearing.

Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah Baqarah verse 215: 215 They ask thee (O Prophet (saws) what they should spend (in charity). Say: Whatever ye spend that is good is for parents and kindred and orphans and those in want and for wayfarers. And whatever ye do that is good Allah Knows it well. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 4 Surah Nisaa verse 36: 36 Serve Allah and join not any partners with Him: and do good to parents, kinsfolk, orphans, those in need, neighbors who are near, neighbors who are strangers, the companion by your side, the wayfarer (ye meet), and what your right hands possess: for Allah loves not the arrogant, the vainglorious. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 78 Surah Dhahr verses 5-11: 5 As to the Righteous they shall drink of a Cup (of Pure Wine) mixed with Kafur 6 A Fountain where the devotees of Allah do drink, making it flow in unstinted abundance. 7 They perform (their) vows, and they fear a Day whose evil flies far and wide. 8 And they feed for the love of Allah the indigent, the orphan, and the captive 9 (Saying) "We feed you for the sake of Allah Alone: No reward do we desire from you nor thanks. 10 We only fear a Day of distressful Wrath from the side of our Lord." 11 But Allah will deliver them from the evil of that Day, and will shed over them a light of Beauty and a (Blissful) Joy. Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 4974 Narrated by Abu Umamah Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "If anyone strokes an orphan's head, doing so only for Allah's Sake, he will have blessings for every hair over which his hand passes; and if anyone treats well an orphan girl or boy under his care, he and I (Prophet Mohamed (saws)) shall be like these two in Paradise," putting two of his fingers together! Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 4973 Narrated by Abu Hurayrah Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "The best house among the Muslims is one which contains an orphan who is well treated, and the worst house among the Muslims is one which contains an orphan who is badly treated."

Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 8.34 Narrated by Sahl bin Sad The Prophet (saws) said, "I and the person who looks after an orphan and provides for him, will be in Paradise like this," putting his index and middle fingers together. Because the relationship of blood in Islamic Law has obvious ties towards marriage, inheritance, etc.; there are certain guidelines in Islam a believer who wishes to adopt must follow: 1. The child will always be called by his/her biological fathers name. 2. The child will only inherit from his original blood-relationship. He will not be eligible to inherit from his foster-parents. The fosterparents who adopt the child have the option to will or bequeath upto a maximum of one/third of their wealth to their adopted children after their death, if they wish to do so. 3. If the foster-mother has nursed the adopted child in her infancy, then she will be considered a mehram of the child; but if the foster-mother has not nursed the adopted child, then she will not be considered a mehram of the adopted child. In light of the above quoted absolutely clear guidance of the Quran and the Sunnah, it is evident that adopting or sponsoring an orphan/s is not only permissible in Islam, but an extremely meritorious and noble deed in the Sight and Scales of Allah Subhanah, the Lord of the Worlds. Your Question: But my question is if it is so awarding by God... Then WHY ADOPTION IS NOT ALLOWED IN MANY ISLAMIC COUNTRIES SUCH AS SAUDI ARABIA and many many others???? Can you answer me.... My dear and respected brother, first and foremost we are not aware nor are we qualified to defend or challenge the adoption or other self-made laws of the so-called Islamic Countries, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The duty which we have been blessed and honored by our Lord and His Mercy to take upon ourselves is to defend and proclaim what is declared in Truth in the Quran and the Sunnah aloneif as you have claimed many Islamic Countries including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have not allowed adoption in the law of their lands, that is something which is best asked to and answered by the legislators or the rulers of those lands!

If Allah Subhanah has blessed one to have authority over a land or its people, and the authority or rulers of the land invent laws from themselves which are against or not in accordance with the guidance of the Quran and the Sunnah.those who were given the authority and the kingdom by the Lord will be held severely accountable for their transgressions in the Presence of the Lord All-Knowing, All-Wise on that Inevitable and Tumultuous Day of Judgment. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 5 Surah Maidah verse 44 (part): .If any do fail to judge by (the Light of) what Allah has revealed, they are (no better than the) kafiroon (disbelievers)! Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 5 Surah Maidah verse 45 (part): ..and if any fail to judge by (the Light of) what Allah has revealed, they are (no better than the) dhalimoon (wrong-doers)! Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 5 Surah Maidah verse 47 (part): If any do fail to judge by (the Light of) what Allah has revealed, they are (no better than the) fasiqoon (rebellious)! If one trusts, obeys, and follows the guidance and commands of Allah and His Messenger (saws), one can be assured of never ever being misled; but if one believes, obeys and follows any other guidance, other than that of Allah and His Messenger (saws), one can be assured of being led astray.

(Question no.7627)Bequeath [Topic:Adoption]

third

to

adopted

child.

Mu' meneen Brothers and Sisters, As Salaam Aleikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. (May Allah's Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon all of you) One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question: Assalmualikum Warahmarullah May Allah guide me amd you. I read your answer regarding adoption of child in Islam. But now a days there is a trend in people adopting orphan or other children in good spirit but also to avoid distribution of their wealth to others post his/her death to deny rightful waris(per Sheria Laws) claiming it after his death. As per my reading in some Ahdiths, a momin cannot donate or assign in his Will more than more than 1/3rd of his total wealth to charities and/or to adopted children or others such that people who are supposed to be getting this post his death are not denied their right to his/her wealth/properties. I will appreciate your elucidation on this so that all are guided to right path. May Allah bless us. (There may be some grammatical and spelling errors in the above statement. The forum does not change anything from questions, comments and statements received from our readers for circulation in confidentiality.) Answer: Bequeath a third to adopted child In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 4 Surah Nisa verses 11-14:

11

12

13 14

Allah (thus) directs you as regards your children's (inheritance): to the male a portion equal to that of two females: if only daughters two or more their share is two-thirds of the inheritance; if only one her share is a half. For parents a sixth share of the inheritance to each if the deceased left children; if no children and the parents are the (only) heirs the mother has a third; if the deceased left brothers (or sisters) the mother has a sixth. (The distribution in all cases is) after the payment of legacies and debts. Ye know not whether your parents or your children are nearest to you in benefit. These are settled portions ordained by Allah and Allah is All-Knowing All-Wise. In what your wives leave your share is a half if they leave no child; but if they leave a child ye get a fourth; after payment of legacies and debts. In what ye leave their share is a fourth if ye leave no child; but if ye leave a child they get an eighth; after payment of legacies and debts. If the man or woman whose inheritance is in question has left neither ascendants nor descendants but has left a brother or a sister each one of the two gets a sixth; but if more than two they share in a third; after payment of legacies and debts; so that no loss is caused (to anyone). Thus is it ordained by Allah and Allah is All-Knowing Most Forbearing. Those are limits set by Allah: those who obey Allah and His Messenger will be admitted to Gardens with rivers flowing beneath to abide therein (for ever) and that will be the Supreme achievement. But those who disobey Allah and His Messenger, and transgress His limits will be admitted to a Fire to abide therein: and they shall have a humiliating punishment.

The legal heirs or the ashaab ul-faraidh of any believing deceased whose share of inheritance is specifically prescribed by Allah Subhanah are: 1. The father of the deceased 2. The mother of the deceased 3. The spouse of the deceased 4. The son/s of the deceased 5. The daughter/s of the deceased. .and the share of these listed ashaab ul-faraidh can never ever be compromised. Malik related from Ibn Shihab from Amir ibn Sad ibn Abi Waqqas that his father said, "The Messenger of Allah (saws) came to me to treat me for a pain which became hard to bear in the year of the farewell hajj. I said, 'O

Messenger of Allah (saws), you can see how far the pain has reached me. I have property and only my daughter inherits from me. Shall I give two thirds of my property as sadaqa?' The Messenger of Allah (saws) said, 'No.' I asked 'Half?' He (saws) said, 'No.' Then the Messenger of Allah (saws) said, 'A third, and a third is a lot. Shariah Law dictates that the absolute maximum one is permitted to bequeath of ones wealth in a will to be distributed to someone or something (other than ones legal heirs) after ones death, is one-third. Thus if the legal heirs can bring themselves to accept that the wealth in its entirety belonged to their deceased loved one, and if he had so willed, he was well within his rights in his life to gift his wealth to whomsoever he pleased! Allah and His Messenger (saws) have given the right to the believers to bequeath a third of their wealth through a will to be given to anyone they wish other than their legal heirs (be it a charity, or to his friends, or to his adopted children, etc.).and the balance two-thirds is the right of his surviving legal heirs.

(Question no.7619)Burhan, I do not understand why you conclude that it is absolutely ok to ADOPT a child. Whereas the actual meaning of ADOPTION is something else (as explained above). [Topic:Adoption] Mu' meneen Brothers and Sisters, As Salaam Aleikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. (May Allah's Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon all of you) One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question: Dear Brother Surah 2 - 177; 215; 220 has words like 'Orphans' but it does NOT say you "CAN adopt" them !! Adoption means "legally permanently placing a child with a parent (or parents) other than the birth parents." Moreso by this process the orphan inherits non-biological parent's name which is against Surah 33:5!! If the non-biological parents would legally adopt an orphan, then: - an adopted son becomes a non-mehram for the mother after a certain age ! - an adopted daughter becomes a non-mehram for the father after a certain age ! As quoted in Quran and Hadiths one can (or must) surely take care of orphans and their property (if there is any) but no where it is mention "ADOPT the orphan" Like you have quoted: - Suran 33:4 says "... nor has He made your adopted sons your real sons" which is quite clear !! That means you should not adopt a child - Suran 33:5 says "Call them (adopted sons) by (the names of) their fathers, that is more just with Allh." Again it is clear here - which means CALL THEM BY THEIR BIOLOGICAL FATHERS NAME. Even though (in quite a few cases) if one does not know biologicalfather's name still the father who has adopted the orphan CANNOT give his name to the orphan. But in today's world would any father who

has adopted a son would call the adopted son with the biological father's name EVER?? Burhan, I do not understand why you conclude that it is absolutely ok to ADOPT a child. Whereas the actual meaning of ADOPTION is something else (as explained above). You may write "It is encouraged and considered amongst the greatest virtues in Islam to TAKE PROPER CARE OF AN ORPHAN" but in my opinion it is wrong to state "it is permissible in Islam to adopt" - that give a wrong meaning. (There may be some grammatical and spelling errors in the above statement. The forum does not change anything from questions, comments and statements received from our readers for circulation in confidentiality.) Answer: Adoption encouraged in islam In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers. Your Statement: Burhan, I do not understand why you conclude that it is absolutely ok to ADOPT a child. Whereas the actual meaning of ADOPTION is something else (as explained above). You may write "It is encouraged and considered amongst the greatest virtues in Islam to TAKE PROPER CARE OF AN ORPHAN" but in my opinion it is wrong to state "it is permissible in Islam to adopt" - that give a wrong meaning. Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 7.25 Narrated by Aisha Abu Hudhaifa bin Utba bin Rabi'a bin Abdi Shams who had witnessed the battle of Badr along with the Prophet (saws) adopted Salim as his son, to whom he married his niece, Hind bint Al-Walid bin 'Utba bin Rabi'a; and Salim was the freed slave of an Ansar woman, just as the Prophet (saws) had adopted Zaid as his son. It was the custom in the Pre-Islamic period that if somebody adopted a boy, the people would call him the son of the adoptive father and he would be the latter's heir. But when Allah revealed the Divine Verses: "Call them by (the names of) their fathers" (33.5) the adopted

persons were called by their fathers' names. The one whose father was not known, would be regarded as a Maula and their brother in religion. Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 6.305 Narrated by Abdullah bin Umar We used not to call Zaid bin Haritha (r.a.) the freed slave and adopted son of Allah's Messenger (saws) except Zaid bin Muhammad till the Quranic Verse was revealed: "Call them (adopted sons) by (the names of) their fathers. That is more than just in the Sight of Allah." (33.5) Respected brother, in light of the above absolutely clear guidance, there is allowance in Shariah to do both: 1. sponsor an orphan, and, 2. adopt an orphan. The Messenger of Allah (saws) himself adopted the slave-boy Zaid bin Haritha (r.a.) given as a gift to him by his wife Hadrat Khadijah (r.a.) ..Hadrat Zaid (r.a.) lived and grew up in the Prophets (saws) household along with his other children, and until the Divine Verses of Surah Ahzaab were revealed years later in Madinah, Hadrat Zaid bin Haritha (r.a.) was called and recognized as Zaid bin Mohamed (saws)! Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 4974 Narrated by Abu Umamah Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "If anyone strokes an orphan's head, doing so only for Allah's Sake, he will have blessings for every hair over which his hand passes; and if anyone treats well an orphan girl or boy under his care, he and I (Prophet Mohamed (saws)) shall be like these two in Paradise," putting two of his fingers together! Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 4973 Narrated by Abu Hurayrah Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "The best house among the Muslims is one which contains an orphan who is well treated, and the worst house among the Muslims is one which contains an orphan who is badly treated." Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 8.34 Narrated by Sahl bin Sad The Prophet (saws) said, "I and the person who looks after an orphan and provides for him, will be in Paradise like this," putting his index and middle fingers together.

In light of the above guidance of the Quran and Sunnah one cannot even imagine the rewards the Lord Most Gracious would bestow on those blessed and fortunate people who adopt and/or take good care of orphans. Because the relationship of blood in Islamic Law has obvious ties towards marriage, inheritance, etc.; there are certain guidelines in Islam a believer who wishes to adopt must follow: 10.The child will always be called by his/her biological fathers name. 11.The child will only inherit from his original blood-relationship. He will not be eligible to inherit from his foster-parents. The fosterparents who adopt the child have the option to will or bequeath upto a maximum of one/third of their wealth to their adopted children after their death, if they wish to do so. 12.If the foster-mother has nursed the adopted child in her infancy, then she will be considered a mehram of the child; but if the foster-mother has not nursed the adopted child, then she will not be considered a mehram of the adopted child. Thus brother, to declare or assume that it is impermissible or discouraged in Islam to actually adopt a child is absolutely inaccurate..there is allowance in Shariah to do both: sponsor as well as actually adopt a child. And Allah Alone Knows Best. Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allahs Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

(Question no.7617)In my situation if I don't introduce him as my son or my sister's son for sure the child would face a lot of problems in the society. [Topic:Adoption] Mu' meneen Brothers and Sisters, As Salaam Aleikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. (May Allah's Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon all of you) One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question: Assalam-o-Alaikum Dear Brother, May Allah reward you for the good work you are doing. I have a question, and I would request you to reply to me only. Last year when I was in my holidays to my country, we adopted an infant (a baby boy) few hours after his birth. The charity organisation which runs this child adoption program does not provide child's biological parent's details. Since, I live abroad I required child's birth certificate and other legal documents to make passport and visa. I gave my name to him as father, because I didn't know about his biological parents. I call him my son, my close relatives know the fact but when we brought the child with us abroad we told everybody that we adopted this child from my younger sister back home. According to Quran chapter Al-Ahzab: 4-5, I can't give my name to the child, I should call him as brother in faith or friend. But the fact is, in papers he is my son and also we treat him as our own son. I know we have to reveal the fact to him some day that we are not his real parents; which one can imagine is itself a very big and shocking news for him, but we would manage it Inshallah with the love and care. But if I don't give him my name as father the society will make his life miserable, especially if its known that he is result of an adultry or Allah

know the circumstance when her mother gave birth in a charity hospital and left him there for others to adopt him. In the West people really don't care but in our sub-continent society there is big discrimination. I am scared this might ruin his life. I am extremely worried of commandments from Allah in Quran and about the day of judgement. But in my situation if I don't introduce him as my son or my sister's son for sure the child would face a lot of problems in the society. Kindly advise what should I do? (There may be some grammatical and spelling errors in the above statement. The forum does not change anything from questions, comments and statements received from our readers for circulation in confidentiality.) Answer: Adopted child name and challenges In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah Baqarah verse 177: 177 It is not righteousness that ye turn your faces toward East or West; but it is righteousness to believe in Allah and the Last Day and the Angels and the Book and the Messengers; to spend of your substance out of love for Him for your kin, for orphans, for the needy, for the wayfarer, for those who ask, and for the ransom of slaves; to be steadfast in prayer and practice regular charity; to fulfil the contracts which ye have made; and to be firm and patient in pain (or suffering) and adversity and throughout all periods of panic. Such are the people of truth, the Allah-fearing. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah Baqarah verse 215: 215 They ask thee what they should spend (in charity). Say: Whatever ye spend that is good is for parents, and kindred, and orphans, and those

in want, and for wayfarers. And whatever ye do that is good Allah knoweth it well. Allah Says in the Holy Quran Chapter 2 Surah Baqarah verse 220: 220 ..They ask thee (O Prophet (saws)) concerning orphans. Say: "The best thing to do is what is for their good. Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 4974 Narrated by Abu Umamah Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "If anyone strokes an orphan's head, doing so only for Allah's Sake, he will have blessings for every hair over which his hand passes; and if anyone treats well an orphan girl or boy under his care, he and I (Prophet Mohamed (saws)) shall be like these two in Paradise," putting two of his fingers together! Al-Tirmidhi Hadith 4973 Narrated by Abu Hurayrah Allah's Messenger (saws) said, "The best house among the Muslims is one which contains an orphan who is well treated, and the worst house among the Muslims is one which contains an orphan who is badly treated." Sahih Al-Bukhari Hadith 8.34 Narrated by Sahl bin Sad The Prophet (saws) said, "I and the person who looks after an orphan and provides for him, will be in Paradise like this," putting his index and middle fingers together. In light of the above guidance of the Quran and Sunnah one cannot even imagine the rewards the Lord Most Gracious would bestow on those blessed and fortunate people who took good care of orphans. Because the relationship of blood in Islamic Law has obvious ties towards marriage, inheritance, etc.; there are certain guidelines in Islam a believer who wishes to adopt must follow: 1. The child will always be called by his/her biological fathers name. 2. The child will only inherit from his original blood-relationship. He will not be eligible to inherit from his foster-parents. The fosterparents who adopt the child have the option to will or bequeath upto a maximum of one/third of their wealth to their adopted children after their death, if they wish to do so. 3. If the foster-mother has nursed the adopted child in her infancy, then she will be considered a mehram of the child; but if the foster-mother

has not nursed the adopted child, then she will not be considered a mehram of the adopted child. Allah says in the Holy Quran Chapter 33 Surah Ahzaab verses 4-5: Allah has not made your adopted sons your real sons. These are the things which you utter from your mouths, but Allah says what is based on reality; and He Alone guides to the Right Way. Call your adopted sons after their fathers names; this is more just in the sight of Allah. And if you do not know who their fathers are, then they are your brothers in faith and your friends. There is no blame on you if you say something unintentionally; but you will surely be to blame for what you say with the intention of your hearts. Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. Your Question: Kindly advise what should I do? Respected brother in Islam, you should do what the Lord All-Knowing AllWise has commanded you to do, if indeed you fear Allah and the Last Day. Whatever might be the level of your imaginary fears, it would only be piety and righteousness on your part in the Sight of the Lord that you declare only the truth.and if the truth is that the identity of the parents of your adopted child are known, then so be it. It would neither be lawful in Shariah, nor piety, nor righteousness in the Sight of the Lord that you invent a lie and introduce your adopted child as your child or your sisters child, when the truth is it is not. If the ignorant in the society choose to revile or abuse your absolutely innocent and blameless adopted child only because the identity of its parents happen to be unknown, then they shall pay for their evil in the Court of the Lord Most Majestic on that Inevitable and Tumultuous Day of Judgment. Respected brother in Islam, let not the fear of the perceived evil of the ignorant inspire or instigate you to transgress the Prescribed Boundaries of your Lord.you do what is akin to piety, righteousness, and the truth and leave the rest in the more than capable and able Hands of the Lord AllKnowing, All-Wise. Allah says in the Holy Quran Chapter 33 Surah Ahzaab verse 36: It does not behove a believing man and a believing woman that when Allah and His Messenger have given their decision in a matter, they should exercise an option in that matter of theirs. For whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger, has indeed strayed into manifest error.

If one trusts, obeys, and follows the guidance and commands of Allah and His Messenger (saws), one can be assured of never ever being misled; but if one believes, obeys and follows any other guidance, other than that of Allah and His Messenger (saws), one can be assured of being led astray.

Question no.7616)If we the adopted child does not have equal right to property, then will he not feel hurt? [Topic:Adoption] Mu' meneen Brothers and Sisters, As Salaam Aleikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. (May Allah's Peace, Mercy and Blessings be upon all of you) One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question: If we the adopted child does not have equal right to property, then will he not feel hurt ? (There may be some grammatical and spelling errors in the above statement. The forum does not change anything from questions, comments and statements received from our readers for circulation in confidentiality.) Answer: Adopted child hurt In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers. Allah says in the Holy Quran Chapter 33 Surah Ahzaab verses 4-5: Allah has not made your adopted sons your real sons. These are the things which you utter from your mouths, but Allah says what is based on reality; and He Alone guides to the Right Way. Call your adopted sons after their fathers names; this is more just in the sight of Allah. And if you do not know who their fathers are, then they are your brothers in faith and your friends. There is no blame on you if you say something unintentionally; but you will surely be to blame for what you say with the intention of your hearts. Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. An adopted child obviously does not have the same inheritance rights as ones real child; but the adopted parents have an option in Shariah to make a will and bequeath upto a maximum of one-third of their wealth to them, if indeed they wish to do so.

Your Question: If we the adopted child does not have equal right to property, then will he not feel hurt ? The Laws of Islam are based on the Perfect Wisdom and the Absolute Knowledge of Allah Subhanah, the Lord and Creator of the Worlds! Once a child knows that he was an helpless orphan and in their mercy, his fosterparents adopted him, loved him, took care of him for so many years, spent on his upbringing since his adoption..did absolutely everything that one does with ones own child.it would only be expected that such a child, if indeed it sincerely believes in Allah and the Last Day, would and should appreciate the kindness of his foster-parents and be extremely grateful rather than feel hurt at not having equal inheritance rights! Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allahs Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

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Christian Democrats discuss same-sex adoption stance

Published: 16 May 11 12:08 CET | Double click on a word to get a translation Online: http://www.thelocal.se/33798/20110516/ Share A branch of the Christian Democrats in Skne in the south of Sweden, has made a u-turn on same-sex adoption and is motioning for the party to change its policy at its annual conference in the summer.

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We said no to same-sex adoption because research in the field was inconclusive, and because a number of important authorities were against. Since then, these authorities have changed their view, and we have new research to look into, local politician Daniel Sturesson told the Svenska Dagbladet (SvD) daily. When the Swedish Riksdag passed the same-sex adoption bill in 2002, the Christian Democrats were in staunch opposition. But according to Sturesson the world has changed and it is not reasonable to hold on to old opinions "for old habits sake". In a motion to this summers party conference, which the district branch of the party has supported, Sturesson wants the policy to be updated to reflect the times. He is referring to new research in a study based on children growing up with two mothers, the "US National Longitudinal Lesbian Family Study: Psychological Adjustment of 17Year-Old Adolescents", by US doctors Nanette Gartrell and Henny Bos. Children of single sex parents are not falling behind developmentally or psychologically compared to children with parents of different sexes," he explained to the newspaper. "The most important issue for our party is what is best for the children, so the logical consequence is that we re-evaluate our standpoint." Sturesson also thinks that the partys attitude to these issues is contradictory, as they have said yes to single parents rights to adopt. However, a heated debate is expected, as there are differing opinions within the party. A child needs a mother and a father, that is my opinion, said Yvonne Andersson to SvD. That the party is in favour of single parent adoption is something she is concerned about,

she told SvD. It is an inconsistency I would find hard to tolerate in the long run." Andersson furthermore wants the party to look into the question of LGBT-adoptions and take into consideration how the situation evolves. But I see no reason to change our values, she told the newspaper. TT/Rebecca Martin (news@thelocal.se)

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Love Isnt Enough: 5 Reasons Why Same-Sex Marriage Will Harm Children
By Trayce Hansen, Ph.D.

Proponents of same-sex marriage believe the only thing children really need is love. Based on that supposition, they conclude its just as good for children to be raised by loving parents of the same sex, as it is to be raised by loving parents of the opposite sex. Unfortunately, that basic assumption and all that flows from itis false. Because love isnt enough! All else being equal, children do best when raised by a married mother and father. Its within this environment that children are most likely to be exposed to the emotional and psychological experiences they need in order to thrive. Men and women bring diversity to parenting; each makes unique contributions to the rearing of children that cant be replicated by the other. Mothers and fathers simply are not interchangeable. Two women can both be good mothers, but neither can be a good father. So here are five reasons why its in the best interest of children to be raised by both a mother and a father: First, mother-love and father-lovethough equally importantare qualitatively different and produce distinct parent-child attachments. Specifically, its the combination of the unconditionalleaning love of a mother and the conditional-leaning love of a father thats essential to a childs development. Either of these forms of love without the other can be problematic. Because what a child needs is the complementary balance the two types of parental love and attachment provide. Only heterosexual parents offer children the opportunity to develop relationships with a parent of the same, as well as the opposite sex. Relationships with both sexes early in life make it easier for a child to relate to both sexes later in life. For a girl, that means shell better understand and appropriately interact with the world of men and be more comfortable in the world of women. And for a boy, the converse will hold true. Having a relationship with the otheran opposite sexed parentalso increases the likelihood that a child will be more empathetic and less narcissistic. Secondly, children progress through predictable and necessary developmental stages. Some stages require more from a mother, while others require more from a father. For example, during infancy, babies of both sexes tend to do better in the care of their mother. Mothers are more

attuned to the subtle needs of their infants and thus are more appropriately responsive. However, at some point, if a young boy is to become a competent man, he must detach from his mother and instead identify with his father. A fatherless boy doesnt have a man with whom to identify and is more likely to have trouble forming a healthy masculine identity. A father teaches a boy how to properly channel his aggressive and sexual drives. A mother cant show a son how to control his impulses because shes not a man and doesnt have the same urges as one. A father also commands a form of respect from a boy that a mother doesnta respect more likely to keep the boy in line. And those are the two primary reasons why boys without fathers are more likely to become delinquent and end up incarcerated. Father-need is also built into the psyche of girls. There are times in a girls life when only a father will do. For instance, a father offers a daughter a safe, non-sexual place to experience her first male-female relationship and have her femininity affirmed. When a girl doesnt have a father to fill that role shes more likely to become promiscuous in a misguided attempt to satisfy her inborn hunger for male attention and validation. Overall, fathers play a restraining role in the lives of their children. They restrain sons from acting out antisocially, and daughters from acting out sexually. When theres no father to perform this function, dire consequences often result both for the fatherless children and for the society in which these children act out their losses. Third, boys and girls need an opposite-sexed parent to help them moderate their own gender-linked inclinations. As example, boys generally embrace reason over emotion, rules over relationships, risk-taking over caution, and standards over compassion, while girls generally embrace the reverse. An opposite-sexed parent helps a child keep his or her own natural proclivities in check by teaching verbally and nonverballythe worth of the opposing tendencies. That teaching not only facilitates moderation, but it also expands the childs worldhelping the child see beyond his or her own limited vantage point. Fourth, same-sex marriage will increase sexual confusion and sexual experimentation by young people. The implicit and explicit message of same-sex marriage is that all choices are equally acceptable and desirable. So, even children from traditional homesinfluenced by the all-sexualoptions-are-equal messagewill grow up thinking it doesnt matter whom one relates to sexually or marries. Holding such a belief will lead someif not manyimpressionable young people to consider sexual and marital arrangements they never would have contemplated previously. And children from homosexual families, who are already more likely to experiment sexually, would do so to an even greater extent, because not only was non-traditional sexuality role-modeled by their parents, it was also approved by their society. There is no question that human sexuality is pliant. Think of ancient Greece or Romeamong many other early civilizationswhere male homosexuality and bisexuality were nearly ubiquitous. This was not so because most of those men were born with a gay gene, rather it was because homosexuality was condoned by those societies. That which a society sanctions, it gets more of. And fifth, if society permits same-sex marriage, it also will have to allow other types of marriage. The legal logic is simple: If prohibiting same-sex marriage is discriminatory, then disallowing polygamous marriage, polyamorous marriage, or any other marital grouping will also be deemed discriminatory. The emotional and psychological ramifications of these assorted arrangements on the developing psyches and sexuality of children would be disastrous. And what happens to the children of these alternative marriages if the union dissolves and each parent then remarries? Those children could end up with four fathers, or two fathers and four mothers, or, you fill in the blank.

Certainly homosexual couples can be just as loving as heterosexual couples, but children require more than love. They need the distinctive qualities and the complementary natures of a male and female parent. The accumulated wisdom of over 5,000 years has concluded that the ideal marital and parental configuration is composed of one man and one woman. Arrogantly disregarding such time-tested wisdom, and using children as guinea pigs in a radical experiment, is risky at best, and cataclysmic at worst. Same-sex marriage definitely isnt in the best interest of children. And although we empathize with those homosexuals who long to be married and parent children, we mustnt allow our compassion for them to trump our compassion for children. In a contest between the desires of some homosexuals and the needs of all children, we cant allow the children to lose. ###

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Pro-Homosexual Researchers Conceal Findings: Children Raised by Openly Homosexual Parents More Likely to Engage in Homosexuality
By Trayce Hansen, Ph.D.

Research by social scientists, although not definitive, suggests that children reared by openly homosexual parents are far more likely to engage in homosexual behavior than children raised by others. Studies thus far find between 8% and 21% of homosexually parented children ultimately identify as non-heterosexual. For comparison purposes, approximately 2% of the general population are non-heterosexual. Therefore, if these percentages continue to hold true, children of homosexuals have a 4 to 10 times greater likelihood of developing a non-heterosexual preference than other children. Some researchers who uncovered sexual preference differences between homosexually and heterosexually parented children, nonetheless declared in their research summaries that no differences were found. Many believe they concealed their findings so as not to harm their own prohomosexual, sociopolitical agendas. All social scientists who conduct research in this emotionally-charged area have personal biases. That's a given. But if the authors of these studies want to be regarded as scientists, and not activists, they must set aside their biases and straightforwardly present their findings. Regardless, no one should be surprised that homosexual parents are more likely to raise homosexual children. As one of the few forthright pro-homosexual advocates proclaimed, "Of course our children are going to be different." In fact, many believe the percentages of non-heterosexual children in these studies would be even greater if more of the children had been raised from birth by openly homosexual parents. But most weren't. A majority of these children actually were born into and raised by mother-father couples before one of their parents "came-out" and the parents divorced. Findings from the best and most recent twin studies have found that homosexuality, unlike eye color, is not genetically-caused. But there are a number of non-genetic mechanisms through which homosexuality could be transmitted from one generation to the next. Those mechanisms include

role-modeling, social learning and differential reinforcement, as well as outright encouragement of non-heterosexuality by parents or others. No one knows for sure by what complex mechanisms homosexual parents disproportionately rear homosexual children. But regardless of how, it appears they do. The public needs to be made aware of the findings of these studies so that when courts adjudicate and citizens vote on issues related to homosexuality, they're fully informed as to the possible consequences of those decisions on children. ### For a review of the research studies alluded to above, as well as additional analysis and references, see article entitled, "A Review and Analysis of Studies Which Assessed Sexual Preference of Children Raised by Homosexuals."

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