Q: I would like clarification on the following points: 

1. Is it necessary to ask regarding ownership of gifts when a baby is born? 

2. As far as I know and understand, if a gift is given to the child themself, it cannot be used for other siblings or given away when old but has to be kept until they can decide what they want to do with it, is this correct? 

3. In my situation, I tried to explain the above to my in-laws when they gifted a cot, asked them to clarify whether it belongs to my husband or the child (who was not yet even born). I explained also why and how it affects in future. But they insisted they want to gift it to the child not my husband but they want us to use it for our future kids. Mentioned that in their days that's how it was understood and money or jewellery was kept only for the child themselves. 

Seeing as they weren't understanding we didn't push the issue but they mentioned clearly that it belongs to him so we decided we'll cover the cost so it belongs to my husband and that way we can use for our future kids or give away when old. 

Now when the baby is born they gave clothing as gifts and when I enquired as to who it belongs to, they replied that it's his and if we don't want can return and keep money for him but we can use for future kids. 

Do I take that to basically mean that it's his and we'll have to replace his things in order to use for other children or give away? I don't wish to mention anything further as that may irritate them. 

4. Is it permissible/possible to gift an item to an unborn child?

Q: If one talaaq takes place and it is talaaq e bain and the first talaaq, can the same couple remarry in the iddat period?Is marrying of the same couple during iddat allowed, in Hanafi fiqh?

Q: If a man is wearing shorts and his knee and a portion above his knee is exposed. Can such a person greet? As they are saying the name of Allah while their 'awrah is exposed? 

And what is the ruling regarding saying alhamdulillāh after sneezing when one is dressed in a similar manner? Is it makruh or more serious?

Q: My Mother passed away leaving behind a house on a Waqf land which she rented. The land is such that we rent it for R5000 per annum. Then we have the option of building whatever we want. Now that she passed away leaving behind 3 sons and her husband. Will the house form part of her estate or not? 

Please provide references from the Hanafi Mazhab as one of the brothers is very adamant on following the Hanafi Fiqh. 

Some other Mufti mentioned that in Hanafi Fiqh, such a house built on this kind of Waqf land will not form part of the estate as such, rather the value of the house in the form of rubbles will be calculated or something like that.

Q: Is it possible in hanafi fiqh to hold ones baby or toddler during salah, if they are upset? When my child is upset it is very difficult to leave him when I pray. Does this depend on whether one knows they have or might have a dirty nappy?

Q: I was told that if talaq e bain takes place once between a couple, the same couple can remarry during the time of iddat? So I want to ask, is it true that the same couple can marry during the iddah period according to Hanafi fiqh?

Q: Are women allowed to leave the home and only get back when the husband comes from work?

Q: I'd like to know the following: 

1. Is a woman's milk brother's children her mahaarim? 

2. Are the children of your foster son your mahaarim?

Q: I have been married around 15 years, and my wife was give more gold ornaments by their parents! There is zakaat to be given for it and she did not provide it! I don't have any gold or savings! Only my wife's gold! How can I calculate the zakaat for the past 15 years => Gold price was low to high till now. Do I need to calculate the yearly gold rate on that year! Can tell me how to discharge the zakaat for the past years?

Q: As we all know that suicide is haraam in Islam. However, if a person who once lived a magnificent life is now disabled and in such severe pain that he can't bear it anymore and he wishes to end his life believing that suicide is the only possible way to bring an end to his hardships. 

Does Islam offers any flexibility for such person?