1.Introduction
2.Definition of Adoption
3.Types of Adopted Children
4.Does Islam Allow Adoption?
5.Any Condition for Adopting a Child?
6.What after Adoption?
7.What does it Mean to be a Mahram?
8.The Identity of an Adopted Child
9.Parent-Child Relationship in Adoption
10.Conclusion


Introduction

Alhamdulillah… Infinite praise and thanks are due to Allah, Who creates what He wills; grants female offspring to whomever He wills; male to whomever He wills; both male and female to whomever He wills; and leaves whomever He wills without offspring. May His Peace and Blessings be upon the best of whom have shown compassion and affection to orphans and strangers; Habibi Muhammad, his household, his companions and all those who follow his guided path, till the Day of Judgment

Adoption (of children) has been commonly practised in the past, and its becoming a growing phenomenon (if it’s not yet). It’s practised all over the world. But it’s more organized and formal in developed countries.

Different people adopt children for different reasons. This article, all you need to know about adoption in Islam, is not going to address the reasons behind individual’s adoption of children. This article aims to highlight, and discuss adoption from Islamic point of view, regardless of the reasons, which individuals may have behind practising it

The article also aims to provide answers regarding adoption, in the hope to create awareness that adoptive parents and their biological relatives may need to know, pertaining how to embrace their adopted children.

The importance of the article emerges as every single action in the life of a Muslim is supposed to be and act ‘ibadah, bundled with an appropriate and a genuine intention. ‘Ibadahs should be carried out in the light drawn and designed by Islam.

Definition of Adoption

According to Collins COBUILD Dictionary on CD-ROM 2006, If you adopt someone else’s child, you take it into your own family and make it legally your son or daughter.

We understand from this definition, that adoption, in the Western context is when one adopts a child, whether the parents of the child are known or not, and raises him just like his own. The biological parents of the child lose any legal right over the child as a result of the adoption. The child legally, becomes a son to his adoptive parents, in its literal meaning.

Types of Adopted Children

Children who are adopted are of three types. They are:

Foundling Children
Orphans
Children whose parents are known or are still alive

Foundling Children

Foundling children are children who are abandoned by their parents, usually in public places. Unless the authorities are able to find out their biological parents, they grow up without knowing their biological parents.

Orphans

Islamically, an orphan is a child, who has lost his father in his childhood. A child who loses his mother is not considered as an orphan, because his financially needs are usually met, by his father. That way, his intellectual and social growth are likely to be easy.

Children whose parents are known or are still alive

Adopted children whose parents are known, or whose parents are still alive, are children who are usually adopted by their relatives, family friends or neighbours. The child may grow up not knowing his biological parents, but his adoptive parents do know.

Does Islam Allow Adoption?
Yes, Islam allows adoption, with conditions. Let’s discuss that further…

Adoption was practised in the Pre-Islam Arabian. In fact, during that time, even The Prophet Muhammad himself adopted Zaid Ibn Harithah, a slave given to him, by his wife (the mistress of the slave), Sayyidatuna Khadijah, radhiya Allahu ‘anha.

After Zaid accepted Islam, his biological father came to claim him, but Zaid refused to go back with him, and the father disowned him. As the Prophet treated Zaid well and they both established father-child relationship, it was an honour for Zaid, when the Prophet declared his adoption of Zaid, and Zaid could be called Zaid Ibn Muhammad (Zaid the son of Muhammad).

All that was so, because there was no revelation, that forbade adoption, in that particular nature and details.

Until then, adoption, whereby the adopted child adopts the family name of his adoptive father, was allowed. However, when the Prophet migrated to Madinah, this kind of adoption was prohibited. Zaid was no longer called ‘Zaid Ibn Muhammad‘ but ‘Zaid Ibn Harithah‘.

The revelation in which adoption was forbidden is in Surah Al-Ahzab 33:4-5, where Allah says:

وَمَا جَعَلَ أَدْعِيَاءَكُمْ أَبْنَاءَكُمْ، ذَٰلِكُمْ قَوْلُكُم بِأَفْوَاهِكُمْ، وَاللَّـهُ يَقُولُ الْحَقَّ وَهُوَ يَهْدِي السَّبِيلَ * ادْعُوهُمْ لِآبَائِهِمْ هُوَ أَقْسَطُ عِندَ اللَّـهِ، فَإِن لَّمْ تَعْلَمُوا آبَاءَهُمْ فَإِخْوَانُكُمْ فِي الدِّينِ وَمَوَالِيكُمْ

It means, “He has not made your adopted sons as your own sons. These are merely words which you utter with your mouths: but Allah speaks the truth and gives guidance to the right path. Call them after their own fathers; that is closer to justice in the sight of Allah. If you do not know their fathers, regard them as your brothers in faith and your proteges.”

Subsequently, to emphasize this meaning of the prohibition of adoption in the context of Pre-Islam Arabia (Western context, today), the Prophet, salla Allahu ‘alaihi wasallam, said in a Hadeeth, narrated by Sayyidina Ibn Abbas, radhiya Allahu ‘anhu, and reported by Imam Al-Bukhari, that:

مَنِ انْتَسَبَ إِلَى غَيْرِ أَبِيهِ أَوْ تَوَلَّى غَيْرَ مَوَالِيهِ فَعَلَيْهِ لَعْنَةُ اللَّهِ وَالمَلائِكَةِ وَالنَّاسِ أَجْمَعِينَ

It means, “Whoever claims the lineage of someone other his (biological) father, or gives his loyalty to other than his proteges, on him shall be the curse of Allah, and of the Angels and of the men altogether.”

In addition to that, the Prophet, salla Allahu ‘alaihi wasallam, said in a Hadeeth, narrated by Sayyiduna Abu Zharr, radhyiya Allahu ‘anhu, and reported by Imam(s) Al-Bukhari and Muslim,:

لَيْسَ مِنْ رَجُلٍ ادَّعَى لِغَيْرِ أَبِيهِ وَهُوَ يَعْلَمُهُ إِلا كَفَرَ

It means, “No man, who knowingly claims a father other than his father, except that he goes infidel (Kafir).”

This means, adoption, where a child adopts the family name or the surname of his adoptive family and even inherits them, is not allowed in Islam.

But adoption, where the child knows who he is, and that his adoptive family are not, but adoptive, and that his biological parents are others, then there’s nothing wrong with that.

This is so, because Islam has commended individuals or families who raise orphans, when the latter lose their parents.

The Prophet has said in a Hadeeth narrated by Sayyidina Sahl Ibn Sa’d and authenticated by Imam Al-Bukhari, that:

أَنَا وَكَافِلُ اليَتِيمِ فِي الجَنَّةِ هَكَذَا، وَقَالَ بِإِصْبَعَيْهِ السَّبَّابَةِ وَالوُسْطَى

It means, “I and the one who sponsors an orphan will be like this in Paradise,” and he gestured with his index and middle fingers.”

On the basis that an orphan can be sponsored, or adopted according to the Islamic context, a foundling child or a relative’s child too can be adopted. Notice that, although the orphan may have lost his father, he still has his mother and his uncles (from his father, possibly), while as for the foundling or the homeless child, he may have no one to turn to.

Any Condition for Adopting a Child?
In Islam, likewise taking care on an orphan whose parents are known, one can adopt a child, whether or not his parents are known, provided he fulfills the following:

He makes it known to the child that he’s not his biological parent, and thus the child should be given his biological family name or surname.

In the case that the biological parents of the child are not known, which means his natural family name or surname may not be known, he can be given a generalize surname, such as Abdullah or Abdul-Rahman or names which gives impression of belonging to Allah rather than to the adopive father or his family. For instance, if the given name of the adopted child is Anas, we can call him Anas Bin/Ibn (son of) Abdullah or Anas Bin Abdul-Rahman. An adopted girl may be called Summayyah Binte Abdullah or Sumayyah Binte Abdul-Rahman, provided her given name is Sumayyah.

What after Adoption?
What happens after adoption is similar to what happens after birth to any child. An adopted child’s first day in the house of his adoptive parents is the day he’s born again. That’s where his history starts and can be more authentic and fruitful.

If he has no name, he should be given an appropriate name. He has to be breastfed by his adoptive mother, for her and her daughters to become Mahram to the child. She has to be breastfed by her adoptive mother, for her to become Mahram to her adoptive father and his sons.

The breastfeeding must take place anytime before the child is 2 years old. The breast milk must be satisfying (nutritious) for the child, and has to be more than five times. Some scholars say it should be an estimated duration of a day and night (24 hours).

The adopted child must be given education. His education should be as such, that will grant him knowledge about his Creator and his Islamic identity. Every child is born Muslim, but his parents turn him into a Jew, or a Magi. Such education should also encompass his intellectual growth of the child

The financial needs of the child must be met according to the ability and capacity of the adoptive family. They should care for him just like they do/will care for their biological children. When he needs to be corrected for his mistakes, they should correct him, even if that will break his heart; just like their biological child’s heart will be broken, should they have corrected him. That is part of the Tarbiyah process of any child.

An adopted child does not inherit his adoptive parents, should death come in. He can’t claim anything. Due to this, it will be wise and greatly rewarding for adoptive parents to grant a will (Wasiyyah) that entitles their adopted child[ren] for a portion not more than 1/3 of their wealth.

When he grows up, they have to get him married righteously. They become ‘Waliyy’ for their adopted daughter. If the adoptive mother couldn’t breastfeed the daughter, they can’t be ‘Waliyy’ for the girl. Be default, a matured male doesn’t need a ‘Waliyy

What does it Mean to be a Mahram?
Once we say someone is a Mahram to someone, it means the two parties are related, either by blood relation or by marriage. Being related by marriage means they are already married, or one is marrying the other party’s child. Mahrams (except husband and wife) can’t marry one another.

An adopted child becomes Mahram only after he’s been breastfed for an estimated period of 24 hours, which can be minimum of five breastfeedings, anytime between birth until the child is 2 years old.

This means, once the adopted child is breastfed, before he’s 2 years old, he can’t marry that woman (his adoptive mother) who has breastfed him. The girl can’t marry the man (her adoptive father) whose wife has breastfed her. The boy and girl can’t marry children of their adoptive parents. They are instead siblings by breastfeeding.

The parents of the adoptive mother become grandparents to the adopted child. All her siblings become uncles and aunties to the adopted child. They can’t marry each other as well. The children of these adoptive uncles and aunties are cousins to the adopted child. Cousins are not Mahram to one another, in Islam. They can marry one another.

The parents of the adoptive father become grandparents to the adopted child. All his siblings become uncles and aunties to the adopted child. They can’t marry each other as well. The children of these adoptive uncles and aunties are cousins to the adopted child. Again, cousins are not Mahram to one another, in Islam. They can marry one another.

All this adoptive grandparents, uncles and aunties, and cousins affairs that are established is only between the adopted child and the said parties (the immediate family members of the adoptive parents). It has nothing to do with his biological siblings (if any) and his adoptive family.

He can’t marry his adoptive parents, their parents, their children, their siblings and others, but his biological siblings (who are not breastfed by his adoptive mother) can do so. This is because the Mahram affair is established between the recipient of the breast milk and the donors (giver) of the breast milk.

Non-Mahram means the two parties (regardless of their age gap) can marry one another. Once this is the case, while they are not married, the girl must cover up (put on hijab) whenever in the presence of the male family members of her adoptive family, including her adoptive father. Female family members, including the adoptive mother, must also cover up, when the adopted son is present

The Identity of an Adopted Child

An adopted child does not bear the family name or the surname of his adopive family. It’s therefore his right to be made known to him, his identity; his parents and his background. I believe that, making that known to him will help shape his personality, positively. Being honest with him instills honesty in him. Being truthful with him intills truthfulness in him. Being kind to him instill kindness in him, and so on

Parent-Child Relationship in Adoption
As mentioned above, an adopted child male or female needs to be breastfed strictly by his or her adoptive mother, in order to establish Mahram relationship between the child and his or her adoptive parents and their immediate family members, should there be any.

The nature of the relationship is determined, depending on whether or not the breastfeeding took place. Whether or not breastfeeding took place, there are implications once a child is adopted.

If breastfeeding has taking place, then implications become minimal. But if breasfeeding didn’t take place, then the implications become greater.

In the case where breastfeeding couldn’t take place, although the adopted child is raised in the house of the adoptive parents and they stay in the same house, they are strangers to one another. Therefore the Islamic ethics between relatives and strangers must be observed at all time

Parents have moral responsibities towards their biological children. So do they, towards their adopted children. If they are not Mahram to the children, their moral responsibilities include observing Mahram and non-Mahram rulings in the presence of the children. Those children should also be mindful of the such ethics when they interact with the relatives of their adoptive parents.

Conclusion

There’s difference between adopting a child to offer him the happiness and the warmth a parent can give a child, and adopting a child to gain happiness from the presence of the child, in one’s house.

Adopting a child, to give him a home, parents, and education may be solely for Allah’s sake. Many adoptive parents of this kind usually have kids of their own. But when we adopt a child because we don’t have one, the likelihood is that we seek our own happiness, rather than the child’s. In this kind of situation, the likelihood is that, the treatment given to the adopted child is subject to how duration the couple will spend without being able to reproduce.

Whether one’s objective in adopting a child is the former or the latter, the adopted child has right from the day he’s adopted until the day he matures and chooses to stay independently. Such rights can be spiritual, moral, educational, social, economical and others.

Allah knows best.

http://www.gsalam.net/all-you-need-to-know-about-adoption-in-islam/

Jazakallahu khairam Amina

However, the Qur'an gives specific rules about the legal relationship between a child and his/her adoptive family.


  The child's biological family is never hidden; their ties to the child are never severed.  The Qur'an specifically reminds adoptive parents that they are not the child's biological parents:

"...Nor has He made your adopted sons your (biological) sons.  Such is (only) your (manner of) speech by your mouths.  But Allah tells (you) the Truth, and He shows the (right) Way.  Call them by (the names of) their fathers; that is juster in the sight of Allah.  But if you know not their father's (names, call them) your brothers in faith, or your trustees.  But there is no blame on you if you make a mistake therein.  (What counts is) the intention of your hearts.  And Allah is Oft-Returning, Most Merciful.

Will read later. Thanks sister.

Waoh I have bn looking for something like this!

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Dear Diary,




Alhamdullilah Robil-Al amin


I will like to wish my Muslim brothers and sisters a very happy mawlid Al-nabi.May Allah protect and guide you all (amin)

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The Prophet’s P.B.U.H Birthday is a
Moment to Rededicate Ourselves
To the Ideals for Which HE Lived HIS Life.
He gave us The Message of Compassion Towards All Fellow Beings.
May His Enlightened Message
Guide us on the Path of Peace,
Goodwill & Harmony.







Thanks aminatu508

@baba1 wish you the same. Barka da Juma'a.

@Aminat508 Thank you and Barka da Juma'a.

Alhamdulilaah I found this. Islam is truly amazing, I've never been so proud


What amazes me is the part about breastfeeding an adoptive child and how that solidifies the child's foundation while still knowing the truth about their biological background.

What more can I say than sub han Allah


I've seen the hurt caused by lying to a child concerning it's birth and history.

These case's of Adults finding their siblings and starting a sexual relationship without knowing they're related let alone siblings would never exist if mankind took this simple lesson in "mahram".

Nubian113:
Alhamdulilaah I found this. Islam is truly amazing, I've never been so proud


What amazes me is the part about breastfeeding an adoptive child and how that solidifies the child's foundation while still knowing the truth about their biological background.

What more can I say than sub han Allah


I've seen the hurt caused by lying to a child concerning it's birth and history.

These case's of Adults finding their siblings and starting a sexual relationship without knowing they're related let alone siblings would never exist if mankind took this simple lesson in "mahram".

Are you a muslimah??

Aminat508:


Are you a muslimah??

Alhamdulilaah

Nubian113:



Alhamdulilaah

Waoh!!!MashaAllahu

Aminat508:


Waoh!!!MashaAllahu

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baba11:
Dear Diary,




Alhamdullilah Robil-Al amin


I will like to wish my Muslim brothers and sisters a very happy mawlid Al-nabi.May Allah protect and guide you all (amin)

CC:

Neyoor

Omotayor123

Kazrem

Sameer1212

Midolian

Agarawu23

Canme4u

skyface00

baba11

Ahmed4002

IbnSultaan

DMainMan

drobadebayo

Kagarko


The Prophet’s P.B.U.H Birthday is a
Moment to Rededicate Ourselves
To the Ideals for Which HE Lived HIS Life.
He gave us The Message of Compassion Towards All Fellow Beings.
May His Enlightened Message
Guide us on the Path of Peace,
Goodwill & Harmony.







Thanks aminatu508

Thanks Aminat

Aminat508:


Are you a muslimah??

I have questions to ask.

Surah 33:4
Allah hath not assigned unto any man two hearts within his body, nor hath
He made your wives whom ye declare (to be your mothers) your mothers, NOR HATH HE MADE THOES WHOM YE CLAIM (TO BE YOUR SONS ) YOUR SONS. This is but a saying of your mouths. But Allah saith the truth and He showeth the way.

Why does islam ban adoption ? After muhammed desire his adopted son wife a revelation was given to him to prohibits adoption ( the very Next verse)
why ? The relationship between muhammed and his adopted son became invalid by Allah only after Muhammad developed a craving for his adopted son’s wife? ( Surah 33:40).

Surah 33:40
Muhammad is not the father of any man among you, but he is the messenger of Allah and the Seal of the
Prophets; and Allah is ever Aware of all
things.

malvisguy212:
I have questions to ask.

Surah 33:4
Allah hath not assigned unto any man two hearts within his body, nor hath
He made your wives whom ye declare (to be your mothers) your mothers, NOR HATH HE MADE THOES WHOM YE CLAIM (TO BE YOUR SONS ) YOUR SONS. This is but a saying of your mouths. But Allah saith the truth and He showeth the way.

Why does islam ban adoption ? After muhammed desire his adopted son wife a revelation was given to him to prohibits adoption ( the very Next verse)
why ? The relationship between muhammed and his adopted son became invalid by Allah only after Muhammad developed a craving for his adopted son’s wife? ( Surah 33:40).

Surah 33:40
Muhammad is not the father of any man among you, but he is the messenger of Allah and the Seal of the
Prophets; and Allah is ever Aware of all
things.

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Aminat508:


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In regards of surah 33:40.

Malvisguy...it is Importanct of maintaining the purity of Islam by not mixing it with falsehood. It's has nothing to do with adoption.

Allah sent Prophets and Messengers in all ages to preach and propagate Islamic Monotheism. All of them called people to worship none but Allah. Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“And verily, We have sent among every Ummah (community, nation) a Messenger (proclaiming): ‘Worship Allah (Alone), and avoid (or keep away from) Taaghoot (all false deities).’” [Al Qur’an 16:36]

The fundamental message of all Prophets and Messengers was the same. Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“He (Allah) has ordained for you the same religion (Islamic Monotheism) which He ordained for Nooh (Noah), and that which We have revealed to you (O Muhammad), and that which We ordained for Ibrahim (Abraham), Musa (Moses‎) and ‘Isa (Jesus).” [Al Qur’an 42:13]

This series of Prophethood came to an end with the arrival of Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but he is the Messenger of Allah and the last (end) of the Prophets. And Allah is Ever All‑Aware of everything.” [Al Qur’an 33:40]

As Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was the last and final Prophet, it is obligatory upon everyone to follow the message with which he was sent (i.e. Islamic Monotheism). Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“And whoever seeks a religion other than Islam, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers.” [Al Qur’an 3:85]

When you talk about the adoption read the next verse. What did the Quran say, I leave that for you to find out yourself.

Cc Aminat508 Malvisguy12

Thanks for the info,@ Ahmed4002

keep deceiving yourself and misleading your self. @malvisguy212

what was the end of the verse. stop quoting the quran and hadith the way you feel like just to paint Islam bad.

Aminat508
Find attached my conversation around July with him. Just ignore his mention.

Islamic thought includes all educational
endeavors and scholarly opinions made in
distinguishing Islam’s core principles, its
simplicity and its tenderness and compassion in its approach to all aspects of human relations.
Today there are many individuals/groups just
like Boko haram who study Islam from a superficial point of view and emerge with their own ideas and imaginary interpretations which often diverge greatly from the established legislation in the area of study. Because of such studies lacking a true basis in Islamic jurisprudence, many non- Muslims are given a bad understanding about Islam.


Cc Aminat508

Weldone @ Ahmed4002

Ahmed4002:

keep deceiving yourself and misleading your self. @malvisguy212

what was the end of the verse. stop quoting the quran and hadith the way you feel like just to paint Islam bad.

Aminat508
Find attached my conversation around July with him. Just ignore his mention.

the quran was not revealed in context, let me give you an example:

Surah 8:65: “O Prophet! urge the
believers to war; if there are twenty
patient ones of you they shall
overcome two hundred, and if there
are a hundred of you they shall
overcome a thousand of those who
disbelieve, because they are a people
who do not understand.”

This verse say twenty believers will overpowered two hundreds unbelievers, muhammed followers were frightened by this, they were afraid, immediately allah revealed the next verse , this verse was abrogated shortly (one verse later) by the following Qur’anic verse:

Surah 8:66: “For the present Allah has
made light your burden, and He
knows that there is weakness in you;
so if there are a hundred patient
ones of you they shall overcome two
hundred, and if there are a thousand
they shall overcome two thousand
by Allah’s permission, and Allah is
with the patient.” (Shakir)

The point is that, if the quran was revealed in context as you are implying, then your explanation will make sense. But its doesent, muhammed received his revelation verse by verse.

Allahu Akbar Aminat this your post is very important and worthy of pondering over. what will amaze you is that since from the time of prophet Muhammad Islam as a religion clarify things very well. even bride is forbidden to bear her groom name because things can actually change (though not needed) and she will end up changing her name which make no sense. may Allah help us in understanding our religion very well. jaxakillah bikhaer

malvisguy212:
I have questions to ask.

Surah 33:4
Allah hath not assigned unto any man two hearts within his body, nor hath
He made your wives whom ye declare (to be your mothers) your mothers, NOR HATH HE MADE THOES WHOM YE CLAIM (TO BE YOUR SONS ) YOUR SONS. This is but a saying of your mouths. But Allah saith the truth and He showeth the way.

Why does islam ban adoption ?

malvisguy212, you haven't embraced Islam yet?. What are you waiting for?.I thought you retreated to ponder Islam?. Well, bruh, it isn't too late. I dont have your time at this moment. But i can say this verse you quoted was properly put in context in the op. So Islam does not forbid nor ban adoption. Where in the verse you quoted it says adoption is not allowed?

@ Aminat508, Jazaka Allahu khayran

Empiree:
malvisguy212, you haven't embraced Islam yet?. What are you waiting for?.I thought you retreated to ponder Islam?. Well, bruh, it isn't too late. I dont have your time at this moment. But i can say this verse you quoted was properly put in context in the op. So Islam does not forbid nor ban adoption. Where in the verse you quoted it says adoption is not allowed?

@ Aminat508, Jazaka Allahu khayran

I cannot deny grace of God and convert to religion(havey burden) just as the teachers of the law put heavy burden on the Jews.

The quran was not revealed in context but the op interpret it in context, can't you see the manipulation ?

Ahmed4002 if you want me to reply your post, spell my user name properly. I am busy now later.

^^
malvisguy212, if you want me to reply your post, you have to spell "(havey burden)" properly.


"havey" is an expression commonly used by Filipinos of younger generation to denote of approval, passing, okay, good etc which does not fit this context

Empiree:
^^
malvisguy212, if you want me to reply your post, you have to spell "(havey burden)" properly.


"havey" is an expression commonly used by Filipinos of younger generation to denote of approval, passing, okay, good etc which does not fit this context

TRASH!!!!

malvisguy212:
I cannot deny grace of God and convert to religion(havey burden) just as the teachers of the law put heavy burden on the Jews.
The quran was not revealed in context but the op interpret it in context, can't you see the manipulation ?

Ahmed4002:



In regards of surah 33:40.

Malvisguy...it is Importanct of maintaining the purity of Islam by not mixing it with falsehood. It's has nothing to do with adoption.

Allah sent Prophets and Messengers in all ages to preach and propagate Islamic Monotheism. All of them called people to worship none but Allah. Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“And verily, We have sent among every Ummah (community, nation) a Messenger (proclaiming): ‘Worship Allah (Alone), and avoid (or keep away from) Taaghoot (all false deities).’” [Al Qur’an 16:36]

The fundamental message of all Prophets and Messengers was the same. Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“He (Allah) has ordained for you the same religion (Islamic Monotheism) which He ordained for Nooh (Noah), and that which We have revealed to you (O Muhammad), and that which We ordained for Ibrahim (Abraham), Musa (Moses‎) and ‘Isa (Jesus).” [Al Qur’an 42:13]

This series of Prophethood came to an end with the arrival of Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“Muhammad is not the father of any of your men, but he is the Messenger of Allah and the last (end) of the Prophets. And Allah is Ever All‑Aware of everything.” [Al Qur’an 33:40]

As Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was the last and final Prophet, it is obligatory upon everyone to follow the message with which he was sent (i.e. Islamic Monotheism). Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“And whoever seeks a religion other than Islam, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers.” [Al Qur’an 3:85]

muhammed message was different from the rest prophet, he receive his revelation through an angel ,muhammed did not speak directly to allah, how can we trust his account ? No one to testified of his allegedly calling in fact muhammed claim( after he encounter this spirit) what he see in the cave was a demon, it was his wife kadijah who convinced muhammed that he was a prophet. ALL prophet have witnesses of their calling.

All what you are writing here hold no meaning if the quran was not writing in context.

Nubian113:
Alhamdulilaah I found this. Islam is truly amazing, I've never been so proud


What amazes me is the part about breastfeeding an adoptive child and how that solidifies the child's foundation while still knowing the truth about their biological background.

What more can I say than sub han Allah


I've seen the hurt caused by lying to a child concerning it's birth and history.

These case's of Adults finding their siblings and starting a sexual relationship without knowing they're related let alone siblings would never exist if mankind took this simple lesson in "mahram".

I pray this post stay. Let me tell you the truth,during the pre-Islamic era,the pagan Adoption of an orphan/helpless child was a very popular and moral practice amongst pre-Islamic Arabs. By adopting
an orphan, they used to consider the
adopted child as their own and pass on
the adopter's genealogy and name,
inheritance, and the prohibition of
marriage on grounds of the same relations,muhammed is guilty of this because he married his adopted son wife, something the pegan condemned.

After islam came,Muhammad undid the above mentioned Arab practice of adopting children. Islam gives the adopted son no actual rights. Yes, one can and is encouraged to care for an orphan, but it is only as an act of kindness and there can never be any
legal relationship. At the time of this
ruling, a verse was revealed:

Qur'an 33:4
"God did not make your adopted son as
your own sons. To declare them so is
your empty claim. God's word is righteous and constitutes true guidance."

This is were I will stop for now, if you chose to accept the truth, truth will set you free. thank you.

^^^ furthermore one may wonder why the op did not back up her claims with some quranic reference? Because ALL what the op wrote was a custom done by the pagans in mecca, it was not a command sanctions in the quran.