يُؤَذِّنُ فِي أُذُنِهِ اليُمْنَى، وَيُقِيمُ فِي اليُسْرَى، وَلاَ يُجَاوِزُ ذَلِكَ
He recites the Adhan in his right ear and the Iqamah in his left, and does not exceed that.
Yu'adhdhinu fi udhunihi al-yumna, wa yuqeemu fil-yusra, wa la yujawizu dhalik
When to Read
This practice is recommended immediately after a baby is born. The father or a close male relative recites the Adhan (call to prayer) in the right ear and the Iqamah (call to stand for prayer) in the left ear of the newborn.
How to Read
The Adhan and Iqamah are recited audibly and clearly. The intent is to be the first sounds the baby hears, thereby connecting them to the remembrance of Allah and the core tenets of Islam from the very beginning of their life. The specific phrasing is the standard Adhan and Iqamah, not a different dua.
Virtues & Benefits
This practice, though not a direct dua in the form of supplication, is a profound spiritual initiation. It is believed to protect the child from the whisperings of Shaytan (Satan) from birth, as mentioned in some narrations. It establishes the declaration of Allah's greatness and oneness ('Allahu Akbar,' 'La ilaha illallah') as the initial foundation of the child's life in this world. It signifies an immediate connection to the Islamic community and its most sacred practices.
Source & Authentication
The narration detailing this practice often comes through companions like Abu Rafi' (may Allah be pleased with him). For instance, it's reported that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) recited the Adhan in the ear of Hasan ibn Ali when he was born. Sunan Abi Dawud (5106) mentions: "I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say the Adhan in the ear of Al-Hasan bin 'Ali when he was born, and it was the Adhan for prayer (i.e. saying 'Allahu Akbar' twice, 'Ash-hadu an la ilaha illallah' twice, 'Hayya 'alas-Salah' twice, 'Hayya 'alal-Falah' twice, and if it was the dawn prayer, then 'As-salatu khairun min an-nawm' twice)."