The Ruling on the Adhan and Iqamah for a Newborn After Birth
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The questioner:
We conclude with this question. He asks: What is the ruling on the adhan and iqamah for a newborn after his birth?
The Shaykh:
It is a recommended practice (sunnah) to raise the right hand for the opening takbir and the left hand for the iqamah; it is a sunnah, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did it, according to Hasan al-Husayn. Yes.
The questioner:
May Allah reward you and bless you.
The Shaykh:
The first thing one hears is the remembrance of Allah (Mighty and Majestic). And benefit.
The questioner:
May Islam and the Muslims benefit from you.
We conclude with this question. He asks: What is the ruling on the adhan and iqamah for a newborn after his birth?
The Shaykh:
It is a recommended practice (sunnah) to raise the right hand for the opening takbir and the left hand for the iqamah; it is a sunnah, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did it, according to Hasan al-Husayn. Yes.
The questioner:
May Allah reward you and bless you.
The Shaykh:
The first thing one hears is the remembrance of Allah (Mighty and Majestic). And benefit.
The questioner:
May Islam and the Muslims benefit from you.
Source
شرح نواقض الإسلام [ صالح الفوزان ]، الناقض السابع : السحر، ومنه الصرف والعطف — islamhouse.com (49:18)
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