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Is the "tahnik" of a child (rubbing the chewed date on the infant's palate) exclusive to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him?

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"Tahnik" the newborn at birth with a date or any sweet item is a Sunnah. It is also recommended that a righteous and virtuous person, whether male or female, perform it, as scholars have agreed upon this.

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