Q: Respected Ulama, trough the grace of Allah all mighty, my wife has found out that she is pregnant. We are most grateful to Allah, and at the same time we do not want to displease Allah by doing things the wrong way. My question firstly is: Is there any law about a time period were one should not tell others about the pregnancy? Secondly if you can please give some targheeb on what sunnah practices should be carried out during the pregnancy and at the time of birth and the first few weeks? May Allah reward you plenty fold and make your task an easy one.
A: There is no time period, however, if one does not wish to inform people to save oneself from jealousy, there is no harm in doing so.
Refrain from all types of sin and be punctual on Salaah. Safeguard oneself from doubtful areas, doubtful company and doubtful food. Recite Surah Yaseen Shareef and Durood Shareef in abundance and constantly make dua to Allah Ta’ala to grant you pious offspring.
Answered by: Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & Approved: Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)