Who has the right to name the newborn
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner says: Is naming the newborn the right of the husband, the right of the wife, or the right of both?
Answer:
Naming the newborn is the right of the father. It is his right to name him, to protect him, and to slaughter the 'aqiqah (sacrifice for a newborn) on his behalf. This is among the rights of the child over his father. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence, father. The questioner says: Is naming the newborn the right of the husband, the right of the wife, or the right of both?
Answer:
Naming the newborn is the right of the father. It is his right to name him, to protect him, and to slaughter the 'aqiqah (sacrifice for a newborn) on his behalf. This is among the rights of the child over his father. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
تفسير حزب المفصل، تفسير سورة القلم [ الآية 41 إلى آخر السورة ] — islamhouse.com (41:02)
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