'A'isha reported that the new-born infants were brought to Allah's Messenger (ï·º). He blessed them and rubbed their palates with dates.
Welcome New Child in Islam: The birth of a child is one of the most joyful events for family, friends and loved ones, since a little bundle of joy uplifting and bringing endless blessings and bliss to all those concerned.
However, this is also the time when parents are greatly responsible for complying with the Qur’an and Sunnah regulations in order to provide the blessings of Allah (SWT) for a little bundle of joy and the whole family.
Choosing the right partner
Preparation for welcoming a child actually begins before birth. In Islam, a man or woman is encouraged to take on a “pious and practicing” partner to ensure that their attention remains focused on the hereafter and on strengthening and fostering their relationship with Allah (SWT). It is said that a person blessed by the pious Muslim as his life partner has the best in this world: You can read this 6 Benefits Of Marriage in Islam
Abdullah Ibn Amr (RA) said that the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said: “The whole world is a provision, and the pious woman is the best object of benefit to the world. [Muslim]
In addition, a Muslim must marry Muslims, who are not only pious and practicing, but also loving and prolific.
Maqil ibn Yasar (RA) said that a man came to the Prophet (SAW) and said: I found a woman of high rank and beauty, but she does not bear children. Should I marry her? Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said: No. He came to him again, but He (SAW) forbade him. He came to him for the third time, and the Prophet (SAW) said: marry loving and very prolific women, because I shall outnumber the peoples by you. [Abi Dawud]
Actions during pregnancy and childbirth
There are no specific Qur’an duas or verses that could be read during pregnancy or childbirth, but in general, any adhkaar, reading of the Quran, can be taken with abundant duas for the welfare of the mother and child. The mother must make an intention to devote the child to the service of the Deen of Allah (SWT) according to the wife of Imran
[Quran – 3:35] (Remember) when the wife of ‘Imrân said: “O my Lord! I have vowed to You what (the child that) is in my womb to be dedicated for Your services (free from all worldly work; to serve Your Place of worship), so accept this, from me. Verily, You are the All-Hearer, the All-Knowing.”
During the pangs of childbirth, some Ulamah recommended Surah Yasin (Quran’ chapter 36) and other adhkaars to relieve childbirth (as incantations), and it is not forbidden to repeat them for relief, comfort and consolation to the expectant mother.
The first cry of the child
As a rule, the baby will cry when it’s born, and this is due to the pricking of Shaytan. It is recommended to seek the protection of Allah (SWT) from Shaytan (the Accursed one) for a child:
Abu Hurayrah (RA) said: “The Prophet (saw) said:“ No child is born, besides this, Satan touches him when he is born, when he begins to cry loudly because of Satan’s touch, except Mary and her ”Son “Then Abu Hurayra said:” Recite this, if you wish: “And I seek refuge with You (Allah) for her and her descendants from Satan, the outcast.” (3.36) [Bukhari]
Calling adhan in the right ear of the child
It is from the sunnah that you hold the child and carefully call the adhan into the baby right ear.
Abu Raafi (RA) said: “I saw the Prophet (SAW) give adhan for a prayer in Hussein Ibn Ali (RA) after his mother Fatima (RA) gave birth to him”, [Tirmidi]
Iqamah in the child’s left ear
It is Mustahab (preferably) call Iqamah (for prayer) in the child’s left ear. Although the evidence for this action is weak, this is confirmed by the practice of the early Muslims, and al-Hafid ibn Qayim (HA) also quotes this practice in Tuhfat al-Mawdud bi-Ahkam al-Mawlud and lists 3 hadiths (of varying authenticity).
Tahneek for a child
This is from the Sunnah, then to soften a tiny slice of date or something sweet and slightly rub it in the child’s mouth.
Aisha (RA), the wife of the Apostle (SAW), said: “The babies were delivered to the Messenger of Allah (SAW), and he blessed them, and after they chewed (something, for example, dates or any other sweet thing) he rubbed there with their soft palates. They brought the child to him and poured water on him (over his garment), so he asked to bring water and sprinkle it, but he did not wash it. [Muslim]
Shaving the baby head on day 7th
Then it’s the sunnah to shaves the head of the child, and it is preferable to begin shaving from the right side.
Samurah ibn jundub said: The Prophet (SAW) said: Boy as a pledge for his Aqiqah, the sacrifice is made for him on the seventh day, his head is shaved and his name is given. [Abi Daud]
Anas ibn Malik (RA) reported that the Messenger of Allah (SAW) had come to Mina; he went to Jamra and threw pebbles at it, after which he went to his dwelling in Mina and sacrificed an animal. Then he called the barber and, turning the right side to him, allowed him to shave him; after which he turned the left side. Then he gave (this hair) to people. [Muslim]
Giving the weight of the hair (in Silver) in Charity
Charity, equivalent to the child’s hair weight (in silver), should be distributed.
Abu Raafi (RA) reported: “When Faatima (RA) gave birth to Hassan (RA), she asked The Messenger of Allah (SAW): “Shouldn’t I sacrifice blood (as aqeeqah ”) for my son? He answered: no! Just shave the hair on his head and give it to the sadaqah (charity), equivalent to his weight in silver. She did it; and when al-Husayn was born, she did the same. “[Ahmed]
Give the child a good name
The child will be called and identified by his or her name not only in this life, but also in the day of resurrection, therefore it is very important that a good name be given to him:
Abu-Darda (RA) said that the Prophet (Sallaho Alaihe Wassallam) said: “On the Day of Resurrection you will be called by your names and father’s names, therefore give yourselves a good names. [Abi Daud]
Any name with a good meaning is acceptable, and it is not necessary to give the child an Arabic name, but for boys, it is recommended to give the names of Allah (SWT) or the names of the prophets.
Ibn Umar (RA) reported that the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said: The names, the dearest to Allah, are “Abdullah” and “Abd al-Rahman”. (Muslim)
Source: islamreligionguardian
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