Finding out the gender of the baby
Question
Is it permissible for a pregnant woman to find out the gender of her baby.
Answer
This is an incorrect practice.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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