Parenting

Upon the birth of a child, certain rites are common among Muslims such as reciting the call to prayer, circumcision, and breastfeeding the child.

An orphan himself, Muhammad paid special attention to the care of children. He himself adopted a former slave and raised him with the same care as if he were his own son. However, the Qur'an gives specific rules about the legal relationship between a child and his/her adoptive family.

In 2001, a Muslim woman from Virginia gave birth to septuplets - five boys and two girls - in the world's third septuplet birth in which all babies survived.

Sister Mildred El-Amin looks at Islam's position on breastfeeding.

La Leche League is an non-religious organization of mothers who promote breastfeeding education.  They offer practical advice and factual information for those who are breastfeeding.  It's not as easy as it looks!

Author Maria Hussain contends, "In practice, a Muslim baby should sleep with its parents, especially while still breastfeeding."

Are family planning and contraception allowed in Islam?  What methods and under what circumstances?

Advice for fathers on how to be more involved with their families.

Support, information, and guidance for Muslims suffering from infertility.

Wonderful online book covering all aspects of obstetrics and gynecology from an Islamic viewpoint.  By Dr. Hassan Hathout.