Can I Breastfeed My Husband in Islam?
The Islamic rules are clear on breastfeeding. A woman becomes a mother when she breastfeeds a child under two years old. This ruling applies to both natural lactation and induced lactation. If you want to breastfeed your husband but cannot give him breast milk for health reasons, there are alternative options.
‘Aisha’s practice of breastfeeding a male stranger
The practice of breastfeeding a male stranger is not specifically forbidden in Islam, but some scholars dispute this. This is because it is a part of Islam’s etiquette and general injunctions. The Prophet Muhammad, for example, adopted a boy from a mother who had already divorced her. In later times, however, this practice was not permitted. Moreover, it was not prohibited for an adult to adopt an infant before the age of two, so the question of whether breastfeeding a male stranger is acceptable in Islam remains open.
The Prophet’s companions reported that Muhammad’s wife, ‘Aisha, would nurse an adult male who desired to meet her. The narrations of the Prophet mention that ‘Aisha would only do so after a certain number of breast-feeds had been attested. In fact, the prophet affirmed this tradition in the Koran. When asked about her practice, however, Aisha cites Salim-Abu Hudhaifa as a justification.
This practice of nursing a male stranger is a perversion of Islam. Some Muslims have rejected the practice altogether, while others have accepted it as a legal and legitimate practice. While it is not considered permissible in Islam, it is widely practiced in other cultures.
This practice of breastfeeding a male stranger in Islam is controversial and invites criticism. Some Muslim women claim that the Prophet’s wife, ‘Aisha, allowed her niece to nurse a male stranger as a foster relationship. While ‘Aisha’s practice is not explicitly prohibited, it was not permitted under Islamic law.
‘Izzat ‘Attiya’s fatwa on adult breastfeeding is not correct
The controversial fatwa issued last month by Dr Izzat ‘Attiyya on adult breastfeeding is wrong. The physician argues that breastfeeding a grown man establishes a relationship between the two of them under Islamic law. Attiya stated this in an interview with the weekly Al-Watani Al-Yawm. He explained that breastfeeding in private means having a closed door.
The issue of adult breastfeeding is a deeply embarrassing one for Muslims. The fatwa places Muslim women in an impossible position. In fact, it is ranked first on a list of the most ridiculous fatwas. However, the issue is relevant to Muslims because Muhammad said so.
The fatwa was widely criticized by the Islamic community. The ruling was based on an interpretation of a hadith that had been disapproved by all Muslim scholars. This led to the creation of a committee to investigate the ruling. The committee subsequently recommended that Dr. Attiya be suspended from her position. The university’s administration also ordered her to retract the article.
This fatwa is a result of the scandalous marriage between Mohammed and Zainab. Mohammed accidentally looked at Zainab’s seductive figure while visiting her home. He could not resist her, even with minimal clothing. He then asked his adopted son to divorce her. He also banned adoption.
Unmarried women cannot have breast milk
Despite recent studies demonstrating the benefits of breastfeeding, it is still prohibited in Islam. The implication is that breastfeeding is not permissible for unmarried women. However, the Prophet (s) allowed his household servant to drink his breast milk. It is believed that this was done to put the husband’s mind at ease. The servant would later be incorporated into the family.
The Islamic religion also recognizes kinship. Breastfeeding can establish kinship. However, the practice of milk banks makes tracing kinship difficult. Therefore, most religious scholars argue that milk banks should be considered the same as breastfeeding. This is especially true in Sunni Muslim areas, where milk kinship is more stringent.