Ghusl to anewborn child
Category:
Taharrah & Purity
According to Madhhab:
Hanafi
Reference:
1440-110
Question:
when a baby is born
before giving the azaan should the baby be given just a normal bath or ghusl if
a ghusl what method should be used .
before giving the azaan should the baby be given just a normal bath or ghusl if
a ghusl what method should be used .
Answer:
A normal Ghusl / bath is meant where the child’s entire body (from head to toe) is washed with water. This will suffice in rendering the child clean.
And Allah Ta'aala knows best!
ANSWERED BY: Mufti Mohammed Desai
CHECKED AND APPROVED BY: Mufti Muhammed Saeed Motara Saheb D.B
Date: 14 Safar 1440 English Date: 24 October 2018