Pregnancy and Parenting

Q: Is it permissible for babies to play with toys that have bells?

Q: I would like to know if a boy doesn't get baaligh before the age of 15. Will he be baaligh from the age of 14 years and 6 months?

Q: A couple had a baby girl two months ago. The couple didn't manage to cut the baby's hair as it is recommended to cut after 7 days. Can they cut the baby's (girl) hair now (after two months)? If they do it, will they get the reward?

Q: If a lady is expecting, is it permissible to find out the gender of the baby?

Q: Is it allowed in Islam for a one year old baby girl to do dress modelling?

Q: Is the husband allowed to be with the wife in the labour room when she is in labour?

Q: Why do babies smile when there are asleep. Please let me know?

Q: I have two questions.

1. What are the signs of buloogh (puberty) in a boy?

2. I know a 14 year old boy who masturbated and a thick white fluid came out, would he be counted as baaligh?

Q: Is it permissible for a father to bash his six year old daughter?

Q: What's an easy way of explaining the times of salaah to a class of about 10-13 year olds?