We have a custom where, after a woman gives birth and becomes ritually pure, she is taken to the nearest mosque with the intention of seeking blessing. What is the ruling of the Shari'ah on this?

Question:
We have a custom in our family where, after a woman gives birth and becomes ritually pure, her mother and her husband's mother take her to the nearest mosque with the intention that Allah will bless her newborn, or with the intention that no harm, such as the evil eye or sorcery, will befall the newborn. Is it correct to take her to the mosque for this purpose? What is the ruling of the Shari'ah on this? Please inform us; may Allah reward you with good.

Answer:
This practice is not correct, has no basis, and is not permissible to act upon. It is permissible for a woman to go to the mosque to pray with the Muslims or to listen to dhikr (remembrance of Allah), but it is better for her to remain in her home. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said: and their homes are better for them. Therefore, going to the mosque is prescribed for a woman only for prayer, or it is permissible for her to go to the mosque to pray with the Muslims, or to benefit from a lesson, a lecture, or to hear the Friday sermon. However, going out for the sake of seeking blessing for the newborn has no basis, and it is a bid'ah (religious innovation). Yes.