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Birth of a Child in Islam

Friday January 28, 2005
When a new baby is born to a Muslim family, there are several traditional rites that are done to welcome the child to the family and community. Read more, and find links to Muslim baby name lists and parenting advice from an Islamic perspective.

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June 2, 2006 at 4:10 pm
(1) rachel says:

usful and loads of points

October 10, 2006 at 1:10 pm
(2) Keyana says:

If you are born into the religion do you have to take your shahadah?

October 24, 2006 at 3:38 pm
(3) Tracie Norris says:

Hi,
My name is Tracie, i’m a 39 year old Wife of 16 years, and a Mother of almost 7 years.We live in the USA. Three years after having my Son i hade too have a Hysterectomy due too the Birth.I want so much too have another Child too Love and Nuture.My heart feels sad that i can’t give Birth any longer.Children are Born too Parents that aren’t ready in all Countries.I understand this, and i find NO wrong in it!! I would LOVE to adopt a
baby.Gender doesn’t matter. What does matter is my Husband and I have LOVE in our hearts too give a little one.GOD knows our hearts, he also knows that we are all born wanting two things, and that is to be Loved, and wanted!!
If you get time please e-mail me back.

Thank You,

Tracie

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