typically leads the naming ceremony. She whispers the name into the baby's right and left ears. The Naming: Ideally, the name is obtained from the Dai az Zaman (the spiritual leader) or a person holding his (permission). Sacred Tastes: makes the baby taste khaake shifa (sacred soil) as a symbolic first nourishment. Prayers & Protection:
It is customary to recite Surahs or specific verses seeking protection. The following is often recited for protection: dawoodi bohra chatti rasam pdf
| | Symbolic Meaning | |-------------|----------------------| | Sixth day | Completion of creation; the soul’s full attachment to body. | | Red cloth | Life force ( hayat ); protection from ‘ayn (evil eye). | | Honey/date | The sweetness of Iman (faith) and knowledge of the Imams. | | Sacrifice | Ransom of the child for the sake of Allah; feeding the poor as sadaqah . | | Communal meal | The newborn enters the Bohra jamaat (community) as a living member. | typically leads the naming ceremony