ةعفان لا ةيعدلاا

the kingdom of the heavens and the earth, he creates
what he wills. He bestows female (children) upon
whom he wills, and bestows male (children) upon
whom he wills. Or he bestows both male and females,
and he renders barren whom he wills. Indeed, he is the
All-Knower and is able to do all things. (43:49-50)
Sometimes Allah Ta'aalaa out of his infinite wisdom
withholds offspring. The couple should not lose hope
become saddened or blame each other for not bearing
children. Both should continue to make Dua asking
Allah Ta'aalaa, and should there be a need, then to seek
reliable medical advise and treatment within the limits
of Shariah.
You can also read the following:
ينَ ِثِرّٰوْلا رُ ـيْخ َ تْنَأّو َ ادً رَـف ْ نِِّ ْ رَذَت ْ لا َ يب ر َ
rabbi la tadharni fardaw wa anta khayru'l-warithin(a)
Oh my Lord! Leave me not without offspring; You are
the best of inheritors. (Quran 21:89)
56. When a Child is Born
After bathing the child, ask some pious scholar or
pious elder from the family to give the Adhan in the
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