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Salaat The Majlis Vol 27 No 03, p.8

How should the Athaan be recited in the ears of the newborn child?

Question

How should the Athaan be recited in the ears of the newborn child? Is it necessary to face the Qiblah. Must the Athaan be recited loudly?

Answer

Facing the Qiblah is not incumbent, nevertheless, it is better. The recitation should be sufficiently audible for the baby to hear.

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