Calling The Adhaan And Iqaamah In The Ears of a Newborn Baby

· 5 Jumada I 1444 AH1 min readEnglish
ChildbirthFamily Matters

Question

What is the ruling of giving azaan and iqaamah in the ears of the newborn? Many people are leaving this out. Is this permissible?

Answer

It is Sunnah to call out the Adhaan and Iqaamah for a new born baby. This practice should not be omitted.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

Fataawa Haqqaniyya pg.61 vol.3

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Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B.
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