The first thing to do for a newborn baby in Islam is to call the Athaan (call to prayer) in their ear.
This practice is rooted in the belief that the first words a baby hears should be the name of Allah (God) and the Kalimah (declaration of faith): "There is no god but Allah, Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah." (Reference: 07-Feb-2013). This ensures the child's introduction to Islam from the very beginning.
Here's a breakdown:
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Athaan: The Islamic call to prayer, recited by a Mu'adhin.
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Purpose: To instill the essence of Islam in the baby's heart and mind from the moment they enter this world. It is a symbolic act of welcoming the child into the Muslim community and connecting them with their faith.
Therefore, the Athaan serves as a spiritual welcome and the initial introduction to the core beliefs of Islam.
