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If a single unwed Christian girl got pregnant but she didn't find out that she was pregnant until 2 weeks after she converted to Islam, is she still in trouble with the leaders at the Mosque for being pregnant, or does it not count since she was not Muslim at the time of conception? I also want to know what the Islamic view is on giving a baby up for adoption. This is the THIRD time I've asked this question and I haven't gotten any answers. Please, someone just answer and give a real answer. Not like a "I don't know."
.....................2008-12-04T16:28:31Z
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As far as I know...
any sin you commit before you convert is forgiven so there is no trouble...
you can ask Islamic scholars with this website... www.questionsonislam.com
First with the adoption of a child if the child becomes homeless from death then there is the process but usually the child is taken in by relatives.
The girl would have committed a Sin anyway so she would be in trouble that is for sure. Girls are to be virgins until marriage.
I think if the child is born out of wedlock or conceived before marriage it might even be killed at least the girl would be for breaking Islamic values. It is hard to say but if the family can find some desperate old man to take her off their hands and save embarrassment or losing faith among their tribal cousins then it would be done. But more than likely the girl would be placed in jail for committing an offence against Islamic Laws. The male would most likely get off scott free as usual.
Well that is my understanding of what really goes on in some of those Islamic countries ruled by religion.
You are not held accountable for what you did prior to your becoming Muslim. Now you must complete the term of your pregnancy as normal and continue to learn the Religion of Al Islam.
While you are pregnant thru a relationship that is considered fornication the child has no rights over his/her father because of the conception. If he would like to be part of the childs life this is fine but actually he doesn't have to.
While you are pregnant you are not allowed to get married you must wait until you have the baby and complete the natural process of menses that your body goes through after giving birth.
You will not be looked at in a strange manner in the Masjid because the people know that you are a new Muslim and this situation arose before your conversion and I'm sure many of the Sisters will even try to help you along the way.
As far as the adoption goes I'm not sure about that and part of the Religion of Al Islam is to say "you don't know when you don't know"
Don't worry yourself too much about the leaders of the masjid. Your main obligation is to Allah and pleasing Him. If you would like, you are free to call the Masjid that you attend and set up a meeting with the Imam and discuss your circumstances with him or you don't have to that choice is yours.
You can mail me personally and I will try to get some authentic information on adoption in Islam.
If some people(atleast 4 people in my knowledge) know that you used to be Christian and now you're Muslim then there is no problem. For they shall stand witness for you if anyone falsely accuses you. However, if you think that the situation might become tense then you may give your child for adoption(to an Islamic organization or an orphanage). The Quran only says that you must not kill your children and that they have rights over you, however it doesn't say anywhere(in my knowledge) that you can't give your child for adoption. Btw, the sin of fornication has been forgiven, for you have embraced Islam.
May God Almighty help you in this situation and erase any problems you have. Ameen.
Hi I think your question would be better answered in the Ramadan section under holidays in society and culture.
I have starred your question and hopefully you will get some decent answers.
I am a muslim revert, but i don't think i would be the best person to answer your question as i am still just learning myself. However i most definitely do not think that this new muslimah, would be looked down upon for being pregnant when she did not know----Allah has many plans and tests for us----this may be this ladies tough test in life-----why would she want to adopt the baby?----can she not keep her baby?-----Allah is most forgiving, and any sins this lady had or committed before she reverted are now forgiven-------
Please post this in ramadan so you can get better answers, inshallah!
Take care
Salaamulaykum cutedeepthinker
Edit @asker---there are some nice answers above me ----too----i would still post in ramadan to find out some information you need!----and better still ask at your local mosque best wishes----