The Time of Naming a Newborn
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Is it prescribed to name the newborn on the first day of his birth, or is it necessary that it be done on the seventh day along with the 'aqiqah?
Answer:
No, it is not obligatory that it be done on the seventh day. He may name him on any day he wishes; there is no impediment. At his birth, after his birth, or on the seventh day, there is no impediment. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Is it prescribed to name the newborn on the first day of his birth, or is it necessary that it be done on the seventh day along with the 'aqiqah?
Answer:
No, it is not obligatory that it be done on the seventh day. He may name him on any day he wishes; there is no impediment. At his birth, after his birth, or on the seventh day, there is no impediment. Yes.
Source
شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، تتمة فصل فيما في الشرك والزنا واللواطة من الخبث — islamhouse.com (1:07:30)
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