Calling out Azaan and Iqaamah in the ears of a new born child

· 14 Rabiʻ II 1439 AH1 min readEnglish
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Question

Why is the Azan and iqama given when a baby is born?

Answer

It is sunnah.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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