Woman staying at home for 40 days after childbirth

Q: 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?

A: This has no basis in Islam.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)