Fatwa #1226527 July 2004United States of America

Is there in difference of breast feeding for boys and girls in Holy Qur'an? If yes then what is the time limit for boys and girls and why such difference is?

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I heard that for boys breast feeding is 2 years and for girls it is less. If it is , then why? Actually a non Muslim asked me this question so i need to reply her in detail as she is pregnant too. Jazakallah

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There is no difference in the time period of breastfeeding between boys and girls.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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