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Woman staying at home for 40 days after childbirth

· 1 Shaʻban 1447 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it an Islamic tradition for a woman to stay in the house for full 40 days after giving birth or is it just an old tradition?

Answer

This has no basis in Islam.

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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