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Can a mother give Adhaan and Iqaamah and name the baby in hospital when the father cannot be present due to the pandemic situation?

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Can a mother give Adhaan and Iqaamah and name the baby in hospital when the father cannot be present due to the pandemic situation?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 4 years ago

Yes she can. There is no condition in Adhan and Iqaamah to be given by the father only or any man. Women including the mother can do it as well.

'Giving the name to the child should not ignore the father's wish.

'Wassalam.