The Adhan in a Newborn's Ear: Sunnah, Evidence and How
Who says the adhan in a baby's ear, which ear, iqamah or not, what the hadith grading discussion is, and how to do it calmly in hospital.
6 min readBaby Names & Milestones
Choosing a name, aqiqah, adhan, tahnik, shaving the head, circumcision and the milestone timeline to 18.
Aqiqah: The Complete Guide (Rules, Timing, Boy or Girl)
How many animals for a boy or girl, the seventh day and later options, sharing the meat, doing it abroad, and where the schools differ.
9 min readCircumcision in Islam: A Calm Guide for Parents of Boys
Its place in the fitrah, timing options, choosing a qualified practitioner, aftercare questions to ask, and the different scholarly views.
5 min readHow to Choose a Muslim Baby Name: Sunnah, Rules and Tips
When to name your baby, what makes a name good in Islam, names to avoid, and practical tips for a name that works in your family and country.
7 min readIslamic Baby Boy Names With Meanings: Prophets, Companions, More
Muslim boy names with clear meanings: names of the prophets, companions and 'Abd' names, checked for good meaning and easy to say anywhere.
11 min readIslamic Baby Girl Names With Meanings (and Where They Come From)
Beautiful Muslim girl names with clear meanings and origins: names from the Qur'an, women of the sunnah, and Arabic virtues, checked for good meaning.
11 min readIslamic Milestones From Birth to 18: A Parent's Checklist
Every key milestone in one place: newborn sunnahs, first words, salah at seven, first fasts, puberty and beyond, with ages and evidence.
8 min readShaving a Baby's Head on the Seventh Day: Sunnah and Charity
Why Muslims shave a newborn's hair, weighing it in silver for charity, doing it safely, and what the evidence grades say.
6 min readTahnik: The Sunnah of Dates for a Newborn, Explained
What tahnik is, how the Prophet ﷺ did it, how families do it today, and how to do it safely with medical staff in hospital.
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