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When should azaan and tahneek be done after a child is born?

· 19 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1443 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

1. What is the most preferred method in the following situation.

After birth, when should the adhaan and tahneek of the baby be done
a. Before the cord is cut.
b. After the cord is cut, before the bath.
c. After the baby is given a bath and the cord is cut.

2. Should both the adhaan and tahneek be done simultaneously according to the most preferred method?

Answer

1. Both are permissible, before the cord is cut or after.

2. Both ways are permissible.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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