What to do When a Baby is Born in Islam? - Muslim Birth Rites

Aqiqah: When a baby is born

Alhamdulillah, the birth of a baby is a great occasion in Islam when we celebrate and give thanks to Allah (SWT).

Part of this is the Aqiqah ceremony.

What happens when a baby is born in Islam?

When a baby is born in Islam, we pronounce the athan in his ear.

We also give thanks to Allah (SWT) for a healthy baby!

What do you do once your baby is born?

Once the baby is born, you’ll then start preparing for the Aqiqah ceremony. Find out more here.

New born baby wishes in Islam

How do you say congratulations when a baby is born in Islam?

Well we can say “Mabrouk!” meaning congratulations.

We also make du’a and ask for blessings. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) taught us:

What does the Qur’an says about child birth?

In the story of Mary, mother of Jesus (AS), we are reminded of the hardship of women when they go through pregnancy and childbirth.

As the hadith explains: “paradise lies beneath her (our mother’s) feet.”

Our mothers are a blessing and we should remember the physical, emotional and financial sacrifices they make for us – including bearing us.