Is It Necessary to Make Mevlid Recite to a Newborn Baby? Is Forty Flying Religiously True?
Is It Necessary to Make Mevlid Recite to a Newborn Baby? Is Forty Flying Religiously True?
IntroductionThe birth of a new baby is a great joy for the family and one of God's most precious blessings. In Anatolia, it is quite common to hold a Mevlid ceremony after birth, to celebrate the forty-day mourning period, to offer postpartum sherbet, and to engage in various traditional practices.
So, what is the religious ruling on these practices? Which ones are Sunnah, and which ones are customs and traditions? What acts of worship does Islam recommend for a newborn baby?
This article addresses these questions in detail, in line with the views of the Presidency of Religious Affairs, authentic hadiths, and classical Islamic jurisprudence sources.
Recommended Sunnah Practices for Newborn Babies in IslamThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) recommended some beautiful practices for newborn children.
The main ones are:
Reciting the Adhan in the right ear and the Iqamah in the left earGiving a beautiful nameOffering an Aqiqah sacrificeShaving the child's hairGiving charity equal to the weight of the hairPraying for the childThese practices are considered Sunnah.
These practices are considered Sunnah. Is it Necessary to Have a Mevlid Recited for a Newborn Baby?No.
There is no verse or authentic hadith in Islam that commands the recitation of a Mevlid for a newborn baby.
Therefore:
Reciting a Mevlid is not obligatory (fard).It is not recommended (wajib).There is no authentic narration that it is a Sunnah.However, Mevlid programs performed with good intentions, such as:
Reciting the Quran,Sending Salawat (blessings upon the Prophet),
Offering prayers,
Inviting relatives and friends,do not count as worship, but are considered permissible as long as they do not contain elements contrary to the fundamental tenets of religion.
The important thing is that it should not be seen as a religious obligation or something that is "sinful if not done."
Is There Reward for Reciting a Mevlid?Reciting the Quran, offering prayers, remembering Allah, and sending Salawat upon the Prophet are all meritorious acts in themselves.
Therefore, it is hoped that gatherings held for these purposes will yield reward.
However, this reward does not mean that "having a special Mevlid ceremony for a newborn baby is a religious requirement."
What is the Forty-Day Celebration?The forty-day celebration is a tradition widespread in Anatolia.
Generally, it is practiced as follows:
Forty days after birth,
The mother and baby visit close relatives,
Giving gifts,
Praying,
Performing some symbolic rituals.
Is the Forty-Day Celebration Present in Islam?There is no religious practice commanded in Islam called "the forty-day celebration."
In the Quran or authentic hadiths;
waiting forty days,removing the forty days,
performing the forty-day celebration,
there is no religious ruling in this regard.
Therefore, the forty-day celebration is not a religious act of worship, but a cultural tradition.
Is Performing the Forty-Day Celebration a Sin?No.
If:
It is not believed to be a religious obligation,It is not accompanied by superstitions and false beliefs,It is not wasteful,It does not involve beliefs contrary to fate and reliance on God,Visiting, praying for, and offering hospitality to elder family members is not religiously objectionable.
However;
Beliefs such as, "If the forty-day ceremony is not performed, the baby will be affected by the evil eye,"
"If the forty-day ceremony is not performed, the child will get sick,"
"If the forty-day ceremony is not performed, bad luck will come,"
have no basis in Islam.
Such beliefs are considered superstitions.
The Most Beautiful Act of Worship for a Newborn Baby: Aqiqah SacrificeThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) recommended performing an aqiqah sacrifice for a newborn child.
The following is stated in the Hadith:
"Every child is held hostage for its Aqiqah. On the seventh day, a sacrifice is offered in its name, its hair is shaved, and it is given a name."
(Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, Nasai)
According to the Hanafi school of thought, the Aqiqah sacrifice is recommended (mustahab), while according to some other schools, it is a confirmed Sunnah (mu'akkad Sunnah).
Is the Adhan recited for a newborn baby?Yes.
There is a narration that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) recited the Adhan into the ear of his grandson, Hasan, when he was born.
For this reason, many Islamic scholars have considered this a beautiful Sunnah.
The Importance of Giving a Beautiful NameThe Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) recommended giving beautiful names.
It is recommended that the name:
carries a beautiful meaning,is in accordance with Islamic morals,and does not contain negative connotations.
Praying for a Newborn BabyIt is Sunnah to pray for a newborn child with the intention of:
health,faith,good morals,a blessed life,and being beneficial to their parents.
The Joy of Birth Recommended by IslamThe Islamic religion encourages:
Giving thanks,Giving charity,Offering an Aqiqah sacrifice,Making the poor happy,Sharing with relatives.
In this respect, the joy of birth can be shared; however, it should not be presented as a religious obligation.
Frequently Asked QuestionsIs it obligatory to have a Mevlid recited for a newborn baby?No. It is not a religious obligation.
Is it permissible to have a Mevlid recited?It is permissible to do so for the purpose of reading the Quran, praying, and sending blessings upon the Prophet. However, it should not be considered a religious obligation.
Is the Forty-Day Celebration a Sunnah?No. It is not an act of worship found in the Quran and Sunnah.
Is performing the "forty-day celebration" a sin?If it is done solely for the purpose of visiting family and praying, free from superstitions, it is not considered religiously objectionable.
What is the religious practice recommended by our religion for a newborn baby?It is to sacrifice an Aqiqah animal, give the child a beautiful name, pray, and strive to raise the child well.
ConclusionThe Islamic religion views the arrival of a newborn baby as a great blessing and recommends giving thanks for this blessing. However, holding a Mevlid ceremony or a forty-day celebration is not a religious obligation. These are not acts of worship commanded by Islam; they are cultural practices that have developed in societies. What is important from a religious perspective is giving the baby a beautiful name, offering prayers, sacrificing an Aqiqah if possible, and raising the child in accordance with Islamic morals. Muslims should not consider their customs and traditions as religious commands; they should base them on the Quran and authentic Sunnah.
SourcesHoly QuranSurah Al-ImranSurah LuqmanSurah IsraHadith SourcesSahih al-BukhariSahih al-MuslimAbu Dawud, AqiqahTirmidhi, AdahiNasa'i, AqiqahIbn Majah, AdahiOfficial and Fiqh SourcesFatwas of the High Council of Religious Affairs of the Presidency of Religious AffairsPresidency of Religious Affairs, CatechismImam Nawawi, al-Majmu'Ibn Qudama, al-MughniWahbah al-Zuhayli, Encyclopedia of Islamic Jurisprudence
So, what is the religious ruling on these practices? Which ones are Sunnah, and which ones are customs and traditions? What acts of worship does Islam recommend for a newborn baby?
This article addresses these questions in detail, in line with the views of the Presidency of Religious Affairs, authentic hadiths, and classical Islamic jurisprudence sources.
Recommended Sunnah Practices for Newborn Babies in IslamThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) recommended some beautiful practices for newborn children.
The main ones are:
Reciting the Adhan in the right ear and the Iqamah in the left earGiving a beautiful nameOffering an Aqiqah sacrificeShaving the child's hairGiving charity equal to the weight of the hairPraying for the childThese practices are considered Sunnah.
These practices are considered Sunnah. Is it Necessary to Have a Mevlid Recited for a Newborn Baby?No.
There is no verse or authentic hadith in Islam that commands the recitation of a Mevlid for a newborn baby.
Therefore:
Reciting a Mevlid is not obligatory (fard).It is not recommended (wajib).There is no authentic narration that it is a Sunnah.However, Mevlid programs performed with good intentions, such as:
Reciting the Quran,Sending Salawat (blessings upon the Prophet),
Offering prayers,
Inviting relatives and friends,do not count as worship, but are considered permissible as long as they do not contain elements contrary to the fundamental tenets of religion.
The important thing is that it should not be seen as a religious obligation or something that is "sinful if not done."
Is There Reward for Reciting a Mevlid?Reciting the Quran, offering prayers, remembering Allah, and sending Salawat upon the Prophet are all meritorious acts in themselves.
Therefore, it is hoped that gatherings held for these purposes will yield reward.
However, this reward does not mean that "having a special Mevlid ceremony for a newborn baby is a religious requirement."
What is the Forty-Day Celebration?The forty-day celebration is a tradition widespread in Anatolia.
Generally, it is practiced as follows:
Forty days after birth,
The mother and baby visit close relatives,
Giving gifts,
Praying,
Performing some symbolic rituals.
Is the Forty-Day Celebration Present in Islam?There is no religious practice commanded in Islam called "the forty-day celebration."
In the Quran or authentic hadiths;
waiting forty days,removing the forty days,
performing the forty-day celebration,
there is no religious ruling in this regard.
Therefore, the forty-day celebration is not a religious act of worship, but a cultural tradition.
Is Performing the Forty-Day Celebration a Sin?No.
If:
It is not believed to be a religious obligation,It is not accompanied by superstitions and false beliefs,It is not wasteful,It does not involve beliefs contrary to fate and reliance on God,Visiting, praying for, and offering hospitality to elder family members is not religiously objectionable.
However;
Beliefs such as, "If the forty-day ceremony is not performed, the baby will be affected by the evil eye,"
"If the forty-day ceremony is not performed, the child will get sick,"
"If the forty-day ceremony is not performed, bad luck will come,"
have no basis in Islam.
Such beliefs are considered superstitions.
The Most Beautiful Act of Worship for a Newborn Baby: Aqiqah SacrificeThe Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) recommended performing an aqiqah sacrifice for a newborn child.
The following is stated in the Hadith:
"Every child is held hostage for its Aqiqah. On the seventh day, a sacrifice is offered in its name, its hair is shaved, and it is given a name."
(Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi, Nasai)
According to the Hanafi school of thought, the Aqiqah sacrifice is recommended (mustahab), while according to some other schools, it is a confirmed Sunnah (mu'akkad Sunnah).
Is the Adhan recited for a newborn baby?Yes.
There is a narration that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) recited the Adhan into the ear of his grandson, Hasan, when he was born.
For this reason, many Islamic scholars have considered this a beautiful Sunnah.
The Importance of Giving a Beautiful NameThe Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) recommended giving beautiful names.
It is recommended that the name:
carries a beautiful meaning,is in accordance with Islamic morals,and does not contain negative connotations.
Praying for a Newborn BabyIt is Sunnah to pray for a newborn child with the intention of:
health,faith,good morals,a blessed life,and being beneficial to their parents.
The Joy of Birth Recommended by IslamThe Islamic religion encourages:
Giving thanks,Giving charity,Offering an Aqiqah sacrifice,Making the poor happy,Sharing with relatives.
In this respect, the joy of birth can be shared; however, it should not be presented as a religious obligation.
Frequently Asked QuestionsIs it obligatory to have a Mevlid recited for a newborn baby?No. It is not a religious obligation.
Is it permissible to have a Mevlid recited?It is permissible to do so for the purpose of reading the Quran, praying, and sending blessings upon the Prophet. However, it should not be considered a religious obligation.
Is the Forty-Day Celebration a Sunnah?No. It is not an act of worship found in the Quran and Sunnah.
Is performing the "forty-day celebration" a sin?If it is done solely for the purpose of visiting family and praying, free from superstitions, it is not considered religiously objectionable.
What is the religious practice recommended by our religion for a newborn baby?It is to sacrifice an Aqiqah animal, give the child a beautiful name, pray, and strive to raise the child well.
ConclusionThe Islamic religion views the arrival of a newborn baby as a great blessing and recommends giving thanks for this blessing. However, holding a Mevlid ceremony or a forty-day celebration is not a religious obligation. These are not acts of worship commanded by Islam; they are cultural practices that have developed in societies. What is important from a religious perspective is giving the baby a beautiful name, offering prayers, sacrificing an Aqiqah if possible, and raising the child in accordance with Islamic morals. Muslims should not consider their customs and traditions as religious commands; they should base them on the Quran and authentic Sunnah.
SourcesHoly QuranSurah Al-ImranSurah LuqmanSurah IsraHadith SourcesSahih al-BukhariSahih al-MuslimAbu Dawud, AqiqahTirmidhi, AdahiNasa'i, AqiqahIbn Majah, AdahiOfficial and Fiqh SourcesFatwas of the High Council of Religious Affairs of the Presidency of Religious AffairsPresidency of Religious Affairs, CatechismImam Nawawi, al-Majmu'Ibn Qudama, al-MughniWahbah al-Zuhayli, Encyclopedia of Islamic Jurisprudence