Hadiths on Naming the Newborn

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2 explained prophetic hadiths on "Naming the Newborn": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

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This category gathers 2 authentic hadiths on naming the newborn and the pledge attached to him. The first reports that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) himself named Yusuf ibn 'Abdullah ibn Salam and seated him on his lap. The second teaches that «A child is held in pledge for his ‘Aqīqah which should be slaughtered on his behalf on the seventh day»

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Naming the Newborn

Authentic hadith Yūsuf ibn ‘Abdullāh ibn Salām (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) named me Yūsu Authentic hadith A child is held in pledge for his ‘Aqīqah which should be slaughtered on his behalf on the seventh day after his birth, and he should be given a name,

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Sun 27 Jumada al-Awwal
الأحد 27 جمادى الأولى

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ