Fatwas of the Great Scholars on the Newborn [French]

This book, “Fatwas of the Great Scholars on the Newborn”, clearly presents the authentic rulings that govern birth in Islam. From the very first pages, it lays out the recommended rites, permissible practices and matters to avoid, relying on the sound opinions of Ibn Bâz, al-Albânî, al-‘Abbâd, al-Fawzân, al-‘Uthaymîn and the Permanent Committee for Iftâ’. The reader thus has a solid guide to welcoming a child in accordance with the Sunna.

• Understanding the fatwas of the great scholars on the newborn

The book opens with the essential rites linked to birth: calling the adhân in the baby’s ear, performing the tahnîk, seeking blessing through a date, and observing the rules of the first haircut. It also clarifies the charity equivalent to the weight of the hair and the place of circumcision. Thanks to this methodical approach, each step is explained with precision, allowing parents to act with confidence from the child’s very first moments.

• Names, naming rules and fatwas related to the newborn

The work then addresses questions related to choosing a name. It explains many sensitive points: discouraged and forbidden names, the use of names derived from the Divine Names, and the rulings on kunyas such as Abû al-Qâsim. With detailed answers from the scholars, readers can choose a name that is faithful to the prophetic tradition, while avoiding common mistakes and excesses found in certain customs.

• The ‘aqîqah, its rulings and practices around birth

A substantial section is devoted to the ‘aqîqah: the status of this rite, its spiritual objectives, the choice of the animal and how the meat is distributed. The scholars answer frequent cases: what to do in case of financial difficulty, whether it is allowed to take on debt, how to act if the child has passed away, or what to do when the father is absent. The book also explains recommended behaviours such as offering a meal or visiting family, while indicating practices to avoid. To go even further, readers can also refer to The Rulings Concerning the Newborn by Ibn al-Qayyim , which complements these teachings with more in-depth analysis.

With its pedagogical style, the variety of situations covered and the rigor of its sources, “Fatwas of the Great Scholars on the Newborn” offers a reliable reference for parents and educators. It helps them adopt authentic practices, avoid innovations and place the child’s earliest days under the sign of wisdom and the prophetic tradition.