Giving sinni (gifts) when a child is born
Question
Please advise the shariah ruling regarding giving sinni (gifts) when a child is born.
Answer
Out of happiness, it is permissible.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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