Fatwa #746514 December 2002Canada

Is it permissible to host a 'Bismillah' or 'Ameen' for a child?

Question

Is it permissible to celebrate a 'Bismillah' upon the birth of a child or an 'Ameen' upon completion of the Qur'an by a child. I am aware that this is commonly done in the Indo-Pak culture, and would like to know if it is Islamically permissible or bidaa'h?

Answer

Birth of a child is indeed a happy occasion. To celebrate this occasion within the boundaries of the Shari?ah is not prohibited.

Similarly, completion of the Qur?aan is a great achievement. These occasions may be celebrated strictly within the confines of the Shari?ah. We are unaware of the custom of Bismillah. Kindly explain what is this custom.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

#15152Is it valid to take fatwas from both Arab Hanafis and Indo-Pak Hanafis? Considering both follow the same madhab, shouldn't it be ok?
#12603is there any proof of "rasm-e-Bismillah" and "rasm-e-khatmul Quran" of child ? is there any proof from Sahaba(rta) or four imams.? is it Bida'h.?
#3305From all four Imams who came first, second, third and forth (by dates)? Which country they were belonged to and how Hanafi ended up in Indo-pak area and Shafi in Middle East?
#13591Hitherto the Ulama of Indo-Pak have always vehemently refuted the permissibility of shaving or trimming the beard They did not and do not consign any credence to the opposite view
#8643Is it permissible to host a Bismillah party?
#8596Is it ok to attend or host mixed gatherings? Most times mans is on one side of room, ladys on other, but can see each other.If lady wears hijaab?
#1495Asalaam u alai kum Is celebrating a childs first birthday against shariah?
#28999Answers to ‘Mufti’ Abu Layth

Something wrong with this record?

Question

Answer

Related rulings