Our Precious Sprouts : Islamic Regulations for Newborns

As a logical continuation to the previous three books, this sequel deals with the normal fruit of marriage: babies. It covers the Islāmic regulations relating to a newborn. This includes welcoming the baby, naming it, shaving its hair, circumcising it, and slaughtering the sacrificial ʿaqīqah.

The discussion of naming the newborn covers the recommended and prohibited names, nicknames, and Kunyahs. It is further enhanced with appendices listing Allāh’s authentic excellent names, and many suggested Islāmic names for both genders.

The discussion of ʿaqīqah includes its ruling, animals to be slaughtered, dispensing of the meat, the ʿaqīqah’s feast, and the ʿaqīqah’s wisdom.

The discussion of circumcision includes the circumcision process, its ruling for boys and girls, its benefits and expressiveness and other violations.

Other discussions include taḥnīk, shaving the baby’s head, piercing the ears, breastfeeding, protection from the evil eye, babies’ toys and clothes, and birthdays.