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Title: I reverted recently and had the opportunity to observe a name giving ceremony

Question: I reverted recently and had the opportunity to observe a name giving ceremony. During the ceremony the baby's head was made wet with water. This reminded me of the Christian practice of baptism. Can you please tell me the significance of wetting the baby's head?

Answer ID: 35363Posted on: Aug 30, 2020

Bismillah hir-Rahman nir-Rahim !

(Fatwa: 1793/1793/M=1432) Washing the head of a child without any reason carries no significance. And if it resembles the Christian rituals then it is wajib to give it up.

Allah (Subhana Wa Ta'ala) knows Best

Darul Ifta,

Darul Uloom Deoband, India

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Title: I reverted recently and had the opportunity to observe a name giving ceremony

Question: I reverted recently and had the opportunity to observe a name giving ceremony. During the ceremony the baby's head was made wet with water. This reminded me of the Christian practice of baptism. Can you please tell me the significance of wetting the baby's head?

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