Why is Azaan given at the birth of a child?

Muslim parents want to make sure that the child is brought up according to Islamic values. A Hadith proves that it is sunnah to say the words of Azan and Iqamah
Iqamah
The Iqama or Iqamah (Arabic: إِقَامَة, ʾIqāmah) is the second call to Islamic Prayer, given immediately before prayer begins.
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in the ears of a newborn baby boy or girl.
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When should I give Adhan to my newborn?

Ideally Adhan should be performed as soon as possible after birth; the entire ceremony takes only a few minutes, and it is generally appreciated if parents are allowed the opportunity to perform this rite in privacy.
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Why is Azzan given at the birth of a child?

This ensures that the first words the child hears are the phrases of the azan which glorify God and assert His oneness and the truth of the message of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
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What is the purpose of the azan?

The Azan (Adhan in Arabic) is an Islamic call delivered by a muezzin (the person who recites the Azan) from the mosque five times a day. The purpose of the Azan is to invite Muslims for obligatory (farz) prayers, the salat (or what is also called namaz in north India).
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What do Muslims whisper in a baby's ear?

The Muslim call to prayer or adhaan ("God is great, there is no God but Allah. Muhammad is the messenger of Allah. Come to prayer.") are the first words a newborn Muslim baby should hear. They are whispered into the right ear of the child by his or her father.
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What do you say when a baby is born in Islam?

How do you say congratulations when a baby is born in Islam? Well we can say “Mabrouk!” meaning congratulations.
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Who invented azan?

Sunnis state that the adhan was not written or said by the Islamic prophet, Muhammad, but by one of his Sahabah (his companions). Abdullah ibn Zayd, a sahabi of Muhammad, had a vision in his dream, in which the call for prayers was revealed to him by God.
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Which country is the first azan?

It was the first calling of the adhan within Mecca, Islam's holiest city. Today, in every corner of the world, one can hear the calling of the adhan five times a day in the same manner that Bilal first called the faithful.
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What is the reward of responding to Azan?

Narrated Abu Salama bin 'Abdur Rahman: Abu Huraira said, "I heard Allah's Apostle saying, 'The reward of a prayer in congregation is twenty five times greater than that of a prayer offered by a person alone. The angels of the night and the angels of the day gather at the time of Fajr prayer.
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Is giving Azan in the ears of a newborn from the Sunnah?

The Sunnah reveals that the Azan and Iqamah shall be recited in the ears of the newborn. Preferably a male shall recite both Azan and Iqamah into the ears of the newborn, otherwise, the mother can give azan to the newborn.
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What is Sunnah newborn?

"It is recommended to perform taḥnīk on the day of birth; to take the newborn to a righteous person or for parents to perform taḥnīk on them. It is permissible to name the newborn on the day of birth, and it is recommended to use the names 'Abdullah, Ibrahim, and the names of all other prophets, (Peace Be Upon Them)."
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What do you do when the umbilical cord falls off in Islam?

We can conclude from the above two references that the umbilical cord is considered a part of the newborn baby's body. Thus, the original ruling is that it is sunnah to bury the umbilical cord the same as the ruling for nails, hair and blood such as the blood from cupping, honouring the human body.
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How did the adhan start?

Begun in the time of Muhammad, the tradition of the adhan dates back to the seventh century. One muezzin begins the call, another joins several seconds later from a neighboring mosque, and then another, until the echoing of their diverse voices envelops the entire 83 square mile city.
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Can I pray Fajr immediately after adhan?

Yes, you can pray Fajr Salah right after the Adhan if you are alone.
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What is azan called in English?

The call to prayer (adhan) is delivered five times a day by a muadhan to remind Muslims to come to mandatory prayer and leave worldly matters behind.
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Why do Muslims pray 5 times a day?

Muslims pray five times a day, primarily because they believe that this is what God wants them to do.
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When was the Azan started?

Begun in the time of Muhammad, the tradition of the adhan dates back to the seventh century. One muezzin begins the call, another joins several seconds later from a neighboring mosque, and then another, until the echoing of their diverse voices envelops the entire 83 square mile city.
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Who is the first person to accept Islam?

The first converts to Islam at the time of Muhammad were: Khadija bint Khuwaylid - First person to convert and first free female convert. Ali ibn Abi Talib - First free male child in Muhammad's family to convert.
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Who built the Kaaba?

Some say that it was built by the angels. Others say the father of humankind, Adam built the Kaba but over many centuries it fell into disrepair and was lost in the mists of time, to be rebuilt by Prophet Abraham and his son Ishmael. All agree that the Kaba was either built or rebuilt by Prophet Abraham.
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Which is the first mosque on the earth?

The Quba Mosque is the oldest mosque and one of the first in Islam.
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What the Quran says about pregnancy?

“He makes you in the wombs of your mothers in stages, one after another, in three veils of darkness..” This statement is from Sura 39:6.
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How do you thank Allah for new born baby?

Dear Lord, thank you for the gift of this new life and safe delivery, I pray you to bless my baby with good health, prosperity, and wisdom. God Almighty, I pray you to make the path of my baby easier, Lord, make me stronger and healthier every day, O Lord give my baby strength and make his/her life a beautiful one.
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What does the Quran say about daughters?

A daughter is a great bounty and an honour granted by Allah, Imaam Al-Hasan said: “Girls are a source of reward and sons are a blessing; rewards are in one's favour (on the Day of Judgment) whereas one will be held accountable for blessings.”
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