STEPS TO TAKE ON THE BIRTH OF A BABY
AT THE TIME OF BIRTH
- Call the Adhaan (call to prayer) quietly in the baby’s right ear and Iqama in the left ear
- Perform Tahneek in the baby’s mouth (usually with a date)
ON THE SUBSEQUENT DAY OF THE WEEK THE BABY IS BORN
- Chose a thoughtful Muslim name with a good meaning (sunnah 7 days)
- Shave its head and give the weight of its hair in gold or silver to the poor (sunnah 7 days or subsequent day of birth)
- Perform Khatna (circumcision) for a boy only (sunnah 7 days or subsequent day of birth)
- Offer the best Aqiqah (at least two for a boy, one for a girl) and share with friends & family (sunnah 7 days or subsequent day of birth)
MY UK AQIQAH CHECKLIST
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Order your high quality Aqiqah lamb or sheep from myAqiqah.uk
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Donate the Aqiqah skin value and the weight of your baby’s hair in gold or silver to Islamic Relief or National Zakat Foundation
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Set up your child’s first Halal savings account with Al Rayan Bank
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Arrange a dawat at your home or local Masjid
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Invite family & friends
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Enjoy the dawat and blessings with your family & wider community