Newborn Baby Guide by Ibn al-Qayyim – Islamic Parenting Rulings

About the Newborn Baby Guide

Newborn Baby Guide is the English edition of Tuhfat al-Mawdud bi Ahkam al-Mawlud by Imam Ibn al-Qayyim. The Arabic title can be rendered as “A Gift Regarding Newborn Rulings”. This edition is published by Dar as-Sunnah Publications as a softcover of about 384 pages.

Please note that this is a classical book of Islamic law and guidance. It is not a modern medical or parenting manual, and it should not be used in place of the advice of a doctor or a nurse.

What the book covers

• The duty of parents to raise their children as a trust from Allah
• The rites and rulings connected with birth
• Guidance for the newborn and for the later stages of childhood
• Education and upbringing
• Legal rulings, hadith and scholarly anecdotes that illustrate each subject

About Ibn al-Qayyim

Ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyyah was born in Damascus on 29 January 1292 and died on 15 September 1350. He was a Hanbali jurist, theologian and writer on spiritual matters, and he studied under Ibn Taymiyyah for about sixteen years. His works include Miftah Dar al-Sa’adah, Madarij as-Salikin, Zad al-Ma’ad and Tuhfat al-Mawdud.

Why this book matters

A child is a gift from Allah and also a trust. Parents will be asked about how they cared for the children in their charge. This book gathers the teachings of Islam on that trust in one place, beginning at the birth of the child and continuing through later stages. It shows how earlier scholars understood the rights of a child and the duties of those who raise him or her, and it gives the reader a deep and well-supported view of Islamic family life.

Who should read it

Expecting and new parents, students of fiqh, teachers, imams who advise families and grandparents will find it useful. Readers who enjoy classical texts will appreciate the hadith and the stories that the author brings to each topic. Because it runs to about 384 pages, it is better read in portions than in one sitting.

How to benefit from it

Read one chapter at a time and note the points that apply to your family. Where a ruling is discussed, remember that situations differ, and ask a qualified scholar about your own case. For the health and medical care of the baby, always follow the guidance of your doctor. Use the book to deepen your sense of responsibility and to remind yourself to make dua for your children every day.

A gift for parents

This book is a meaningful gift for a couple expecting a child or for a family welcoming a newborn. It is best given with kind words and perhaps with a simpler book for daily practical use, so that the parents have both a deep reference and a handy guide.

A classical text for the modern family

Many of the questions that parents ask today, about names, about the early days of a child’s life, about teaching and discipline, were also asked by earlier generations. Reading how a classical scholar gathered the hadith and sayings of the early Muslims on these subjects gives modern parents perspective and calm. The book is a reference to be consulted, quoted in family discussion and returned to as children grow, not a checklist to be completed in one reading. Pair it with a trusted teacher and with the care of a qualified doctor.

Edition details

Published by Dar as-Sunnah Publications in English, softcover, about 384 pages. Please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492 for details of the copy in stock. Same-day dispatch from Srinagar.

Frequently asked questions

Is it a medical or baby-care guide? No. It is a classical work on rulings and guidance, not modern medical or parenting advice.

What is the original Arabic title? Tuhfat al-Mawdud bi Ahkam al-Mawlud.

Who is the publisher? Dar as-Sunnah Publications.

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