Sahih al-Bukhari #5254
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
In this hadith, Abu Musa recounts the moment he brought his newborn son to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) for naming. The Prophet (ﷺ) named the child Ibrahim, performed Tahnik by chewing a date and rubbing it on the infant's gums, and prayed for blessings upon him. This event highlights the significance of naming a child and invoking blessings at the start of their life.
Modern Application
When parents name their children today, they often seek meaningful names and may choose to have a religious figure or elder perform a naming ceremony. This practice of invoking blessings can also be reflected in the way parents pray for their children's well-being and success.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Blessings in Food and Etiquette of Naming because it illustrates the practice of invoking blessings through food and emphasizes the importance of naming children in a meaningful way.
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About Sahih al-Bukhari
This hadith is #5254 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Sacrifice on Occasion of Birth (`Aqiqa). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Musa:.