Childbirth is one of the most amazing blessings given to us by the Almighty Allah. After the child is born, these are the Sunnahs that everyone should perform.
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We at The Islamic Information, presenting you the 6 Sunnah that every parent should do after their child has been born;
1. Adhaan (Saying prayer)
When a child is born, the Adhaan should be said in his/her ear.
In the right ear, the Adhaan should be recited, and in the left ear Iqamah. Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) did the same. In Tirmidhi, it is written;
2. Tahneek
It is a sunnah, in this, you chew a date and put it on the palate of the child, so he can swallow it easily. If the date is not available, you can also put honey in Baby Boy’s or Baby Girl’s mouth. This should be done by the elder person or the Aalim.
The process of Tahneek saves newborns from brain damage, science proved.
3. Naming
Honorable names for your child have importance in Islam. Prophet (PBUH) has always chosen names with beautiful meanings. You can also name your Baby Boy or Baby Girl on the companions of Muhammad (PBUH). In some traditions, it is said that Naming the child on the day of his Aqeeqa.
4. Aqeeqa (Before the 7th day)
Aqeeqa, in easy words, is a form of Sadaqah that safeguards your boy or girl from all Evil.
- Two sheep or Goats if you had a Baby Boy.
- One sheep or Goat if you had a Baby Girl.
5. Shaving His or Her head
It is compulsory to shave Baby Boy or Baby Girl’s head on the 7th day, along with Aqeeqa as it is mustahabb (desirable).
6. Circumcision
Circumcision of a boy should be done before he reaches maturity. It is also advisable to do it on the 7th day after he is born. Prophet (PBUH) had gotten the circumcision of Hassan (R.A) and Hussain (R.A) on the 7th day.
May Allah Give Guidance To Every Parent To Do Justice To Their Child…
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AASSALAM U ALAIKUM WA RAHMATULLAH HI WA BARAKATHU…!
ALHAMDU LILLAH by the grace of ALMIGHTY ALLAH SWT i have 3 male kids.
The elder one is 12 years old. In ISLAM aquiqah is to be done before 7th day , at that time i was not so wealthy to afford that expenses.
ALHAMDU LILLAH.
ALHAMDU LILLAH.
ALHAMDU LILLAH.
Now ALLAH SWT has blessed me.
So can i do aquiqah of my kids at this age…!
Please suggest me…!
Yes you can
Asalam alykum warahmatullah wabarakatu’u,
My question is basically on Tahneek.
The process of chewing Date or putting Honey in the mouth of Baby, which was stated that it can be done by the Elderly person or by Alim, does that mean the father of the baby can not do it in the absence of these people?
Waalikum as salam.
Yes the father of the baby can also do it.
I am of the opinion that Father should…
Assalamualaikum
Allah bless me with a baba boy on 9 Aug 2020 but 7th day is gone after 7th which day we can do aqiqa but write now we have not in condition to do 2 goat or sheep so what can we do
Assalamualaikum Amrin, first of all, congratulations for the baba. May Allah bless your kid with health and his parents with happiness. Ameen.
Secondly, please ask this question on our forums so we can guide you better and in detail. You will be able to find our forums on our website.
Jzk.
Assalamu alaikum.
I travelled to a different country to give birth. My husband isn’t here with me. Ist permissible for me the mother to recite Athan or it has to be from a male?
Waalikum As Salam, Thank you for your question. In the Sunnah, the Azan and Iqamah are recited in the ears of newborns. A male should preferably recite both Azan and Iqamah into the newborn’s ears, otherwise, the mother can recite Azan.
Assalamu alaykum, feeding honey to a baby can cause health risks, research has shown. I think the tahneek sunnah is about giving dates only. Please be careful.
Wa alaykum assalam,
Thank you for your comment and concern. You are correct that honey should not be given to children under the age of 1 due to the risk of infant botulism. However, the practice of Tahneek involves rubbing a small amount of sweet on the baby’s palate, which is not the same as feeding honey.
The Sunnah of Tahneek can be performed with dates, and if they aren’t available, then with something sweet like honey. The date or sweet substance is chewed into a paste-like substance, and then a small amount of this paste is applied to the baby’s palate. It’s important to note that this is a symbolic act and does not involve feeding the baby a significant amount of these substances.
Is the azan silent or loud
In the context of welcoming a new child, reciting the adhan softly near the baby’s ear is recommended..