What is the intention behind the Almighty's saying: "Mothers shall nurse their children for two whole years, for those who wish to complete the nursing"? Is exclusive reliance on breastfeeding alone intended? Up to what age is a mother's milk considered sufficient and complete, and are there any negative psychological dimensions to breastfeeding up to the age of two?
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Mothers suckle their children for two full years. Weaning before this period is permissible if the infant is nourished by food, with the mutual consent and consultation of both parents. This is because suckling for two years is not obligatory but rather the completion of the period, and it is permissible to suffice with less. There is no harm in a non-discerning infant looking at the suckling breast. As for psychological matters and feeding him solid foods, the medical and psychological counseling department should be consulted.
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