Tahnik

Tahnik is an Islamic ceremony of touching the lips of a newborn baby with honey, sweet juice or pressed dates.[1][2] During the times of Muhammad, Muslims would bring their newborn babies to him and he would perform Tahnik upon them.[3][4]

This ceremony is performed by the child's mother or father.[5]

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References

  1. ↑ World faiths, Teach yourself - Islam. By Ruqaiyyah Maqsood. ISBN 0-340-60901-X. Page 173.
  2. ↑ AQIQAH - Islamic Services
  3. ↑ Duties toward your children
  4. ↑ Darul Ghufran Mosque » Tahnik
  5. ↑ Islams Women - Manners of Welcoming the New Born Child in Islam
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