(asked from Nottingham, UK) What are the Islamic duties a father must fulfill toward his newborn child right after birth?

The first duty Islam places on a father the moment his child is born is to call the adhan softly into the newborn's right ear, ensuring that the very first words this new soul hears in the world are the declaration of Allah's greatness and the testimony of faith, setting the spiritual tone for everything that follows. Giving the child a meaningful and beautiful Islamic name within seven days is another clear responsibility, since a name carries identity, and the Prophet ﷺ emphasized choosing names that carry good meaning and honor rather than names that embarrass or burden a child throughout their life. Performing aqiqah on the seventh day by sacrificing one sheep for a girl and two for a boy is a confirmed sunnah act that expresses gratitude to Allah for the gift of this child while feeding family, neighbors, and those in need as a collective celebration of new life. Shaving the newborn's head on the seventh day and giving the equivalent weight of the hair in silver as sadaqah is another sunnah the Prophet ﷺ specifically practiced, combining physical cleanliness with an act of charity from the very first week of the child's life. These acts together form a beautiful framework Islam gave fathers to begin their child's life with purpose, gratitude, and a deep connection to Allah from day one. Allah knows best.

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