Who has the first priority to call out Azaan for the new born baby?

· 27 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1440 AH1 min readEnglish
SalaahAzaan and IqaamahAzaan for a Newborn

Question

Who has first priority to perform Azaan for the new born baby?

Answer

The father of the child.

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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