The Muslim Name Giving Ceremony - Tasmiya

Recommended Name Giving Procedure Step 1 Recite the adhān in the right ear, and the iqāma in the left ear of the child.

Step 2 Recite the following Sūwar – chapters of the Qur’ān : Al-Qadr (97), Al-Ikhlās (112), Al-Falaq (113), An-Nās (114), AlFātiha (1) Step 3 Recite the verse of the Throne – Āyatul Kursī Step 4 Recite: innī u’īzuhā bika wa zurrī yatahā minash shaytānirra jīm Step 5 Tahnīk: Put something sweet into the mouth of the child, & cut some of the hair whilst reciting the Salawāt.

Step 6 Recite for a boy: innī sammaytuka … [name of boy] Recite for a girl: innī sammaytuki … [name of girl] Step 7 Du’ā – supplication for the blessing of the child.

Recommended Name Giving Procedure Step 1 Recite the adhān in the right ear, and the iqāma in the left ear of the child.

Step 2 Recite the following Sūwar – chapters of the Qur’ān : Al-Qadr (97), Al-Ikhlās (112), Al-Falaq (113), An-Nās (114), AlFātiha (1) Step 3 Recite the verse of the Throne – Āyatul Kursī Step 4 Recite: innī u’īzuhā bika wa zurrī yatahā minash shaytānirra jīm Step 5 Tahnīk: Put something sweet into the mouth of the child, & cut some of the hair whilst reciting the Salawāt.

Step 6 Recite for a boy: innī sammaytuka … [name of boy] Recite for a girl: innī sammaytuki … [name of girl] Step 7 Du’ā – supplication for the blessing of the child.

ُ ْ َ ‫زﻛرﱠﯾﺎ‬ ‫ﻋﺑد ﷲ‬ ِ َ َ

Born: Sunday 7 August 2016 | 10:37 AM 4 Dhul Qa’dah 1437 A.H. Weight: 3.24 kg

THE ISLAMIC NAME GIVING OF BABY ABDULLA

ُ ْ َ ‫زﻛرﱠﯾﺎ‬ ‫ﻋﺑد ﷲ‬ ِ َ َ

Born: Sunday 7 August 2016 | 10:37 AM 4 Dhul Qa’dah 1437 A.H. Weight: 3.24 kg

THE ISLAMIC NAME GIVING OF BABY ABDULLA

TASMIYA The Muslim name giving ceremony, known in Arabic as tasmiya, has its origins in the practice of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings be upon him). Later some local and cultural practices and traditions were added to adorn and beautify this important ceremony.

The Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings be upon him) taught us that children should be given good and beautiful names with positive meanings.

The name giving ceremony as it has developed in our local custom is symbolic. The rituals performed symbolise the ve pillars on which Islam is built.

Nothing is done to symbolise the rst pillar of Islam i.e. the shahadah, the testimony of faith because Muslims believe that

TASMIYA The Muslim name giving ceremony, known in Arabic as tasmiya, has its origins in the practice of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings be upon him). Later some local and cultural practices and traditions were added to adorn and beautify this important ceremony.

The Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings be upon him) taught us that children should be given good and beautiful names with positive meanings.

The name giving ceremony as it has developed in our local custom is symbolic. The rituals performed symbolise the ve pillars on which Islam is built.

Nothing is done to symbolise the rst pillar of Islam i.e. the shahadah, the testimony of faith because Muslims believe that

all children are born pure and with a natural inclination towards belief in God/Allah and all the truths and values of Islam.

To symbolise or represent the second pillar of Islam the Imam or child's father will make the adhan (call to prayer) in the right ear of the baby and the iqama (announcement for worshippers to commence prayer) in the left ear.

The Third Pillar of Islam, namely zakah or charity is normally represented by the 'aqiqat, i.e. animal sacrice. The meat is used for making a pot of food that is distributed to the poor.

This charity is given by the child's parents as a display of thanks to Allah for having blessed the family with such a wonderful gift as a little baby. Muslims also believe that through this 'aqiqat, animal sacrice and offering to the poor, Allah will be pleased and grant His protection to the child throughout his or her life.

The fourth pillar of Islam, i.e. fasting, is alluded to by what is known in Arabic as the tahnik ceremony. This means placing something sweet in the baby's mouth. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) would normally use a small piece of thawed date.

The fth pillar of Islam, i.e. Hajj or Pilgrimage, is represented by cutting a piece of the baby's hair. The ritual of cutting one's hair is what releases the pilgrim from his or her state of consecration or higher spiritual consciousness during the Hajj.

During the ceremony the Imam will also recite certain portions from the glorious Quran, invoking Allah's protection and blessing on the newborn baby. After completing these rituals the Imam or child's father will formally pronounce child's name by saying the following English phrase in Arabic: "Indeed, I hereby name you……"

A closing duaa or prayer will be recited, in which the Imam will implore Allah to allow the baby to grow up being a good Muslim.

The ceremony could be accompanied by dhikr, i.e. melodious Islamic incantations. Many of the guests will bring along special gifts for the baby and good wishes for his or her future.

all children are born pure and with a natural inclination towards belief in God/Allah and all the truths and values of Islam.

To symbolise or represent the second pillar of Islam the Imam or child's father will make the adhan (call to prayer) in the right ear of the baby and the iqama (announcement for worshippers to commence prayer) in the left ear.

The Third Pillar of Islam, namely zakah or charity is normally represented by the 'aqiqat, i.e. animal sacrice. The meat is used for making a pot of food that is distributed to the poor.

This charity is given by the child's parents as a display of thanks to Allah for having blessed the family with such a wonderful gift as a little baby. Muslims also believe that through this 'aqiqat, animal sacrice and offering to the poor, Allah will be pleased and grant His protection to the child throughout his or her life.

The fourth pillar of Islam, i.e. fasting, is alluded to by what is known in Arabic as the tahnik ceremony. This means placing something sweet in the baby's mouth. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) would normally use a small piece of thawed date.

The fth pillar of Islam, i.e. Hajj or Pilgrimage, is represented by cutting a piece of the baby's hair. The ritual of cutting one's hair is what releases the pilgrim from his or her state of consecration or higher spiritual consciousness during the Hajj.

During the ceremony the Imam will also recite certain portions from the glorious Quran, invoking Allah's protection and blessing on the newborn baby. After completing these rituals the Imam or child's father will formally pronounce child's name by saying the following English phrase in Arabic: "Indeed, I hereby name you……"

A closing duaa or prayer will be recited, in which the Imam will implore Allah to allow the baby to grow up being a good Muslim.

The ceremony could be accompanied by dhikr, i.e. melodious Islamic incantations. Many of the guests will bring along special gifts for the baby and good wishes for his or her future.