Aqeeqah: Guide to terms, conditions, time of slaughter and distribution
Did you have a baby? Congratulations. Among the first Sunnahs that every father and mother is asked about in the first days are: Aqeeqah. What is the ruling? How many sacrifices for a boy and how much for a girl? When are you slaughtered? How is its meat distributed?
In this guide, we answer all these questions in a clear order, with evidence from the Sunnah and fatwas of scholars. Then we explain practically how your aqeeqah is executed if you want to slaughter it and distribute it in another country, and what you receive as proof of execution.
And who Digging wells and watering water: ongoing charity in your name To the sacrifices and their distribution, the project is carried out complete with photographic documentation of every step.
Article summary:-
Aqeeqah is a confirmed Sunnah for the newborn, in which two sheep are slaughtered for the boy and a sheep for the girl, and it is desirable for it to be on the seventh day of birth, and if it is missed, then on the fourteenth or twenty-first, and it is sufficient after that. This article explains the ruling on the Aqeeqah and the conditions for slaughtering it in terms of age and safety from defects, the time of its slaughter, the ruling on slaughtering it in another country, and the method of distributing its meat.
If you want to carry out the aqeeqah in another country, sacrifices start at $120 for a goat (enough for 8 families), $160 for a sheep (12 families), and reach a cow that is enough for 60 families. The carcass is examined before slaughtering, slaughtered, cut, and distributed at the same moment to the people of the surrounding villages. You receive photo documentation, a video of the slaughter, and a video of the distribution, in which the plaque appears with your name.
1. What is Aqeeqah? What is its ruling in Islam?
Definition of Aqeeqah
Aqeeqah It is the sacrifice that is slaughtered on behalf of the newborn in gratitude to God for the blessing of the child. It is also called “Al-Nasika”, as stated in Fatwa of Sheikh Ibn Baz“The Aqeeqah is called Al-Nasikah...and it is a sacrifice slaughtered on behalf of the child.”
The evidence for it is from the Sunnah
The Messenger of God, peace and blessings of God be upon him, said: “The boy has an ‘aqeeqah, so shed some blood on his behalf and remove harm from him.” (Sahih Al-Bukhari, 5472).
And he, peace and blessings of God be upon him, said: “Every boy is subject to his aqeeqah, which must be sacrificed for him on the seventh day, and he must be shaved and named.”Sunan Abi Dawud, 2838And it was authenticated by Al-Albani).
Ruling on Aqeeqah
Aqeeqah Confirmed year, as in Islamweb Fatwa No. 2287. It is one of the Sunnahs that parents are keen on as a thank you to God for the newborn.
What does the day of Aqeeqah include?
From the previous hadith, three things come together on the seventh day:
- Slaughtering the carcass About the newborn.
- He shaved his hair.
- Name it.
I knew the ruling on the Aqeeqah and its evidence. But the first practical question that every father asks: How many sacrifices should I slaughter? What conditions must be met?
2. Conditions for the Aqeeqah: number, gender, age and safety
How many sacrifices for a boy and how much for a girl?
The Messenger of God, peace and blessings be upon him, said: “For the boy, two young sheep, and for the girl, one sheep” (Sunan Abi Dawud, 2834And it was authenticated by Al-Albani).
| The newborn | Number of sacrifices |
|---|---|
| The boy | Two sheep close together |
| The girl | One sheep |
The age of the Aqeeqah sacrifice
Her age is The age of sacrifice itselfAs in the fatwa of Sheikh Ibn Baz: “Its age is the age of the victim, the trunk of a sheep, or the back of a goat.” And detail Fatwa Islamweb Ages:
| The carcass | Youngest age |
|---|---|
| Lamb (sheep) | 6 months |
| Goat | year |
| Cows | Two years |
Safety from defects
A defective carcass is not acceptable. Among the fatwas mentioned by Islamweb: “A one-eyed, lame, or barren person shall not be rewarded therein.” That is, its conditions for safety are like the conditions for sacrifice.
How is the sacrifice practically chosen with Hayat?
The sacrifice is chosen According to its purpose, Aqeeqah, sacrifice, or charity, so that it is Meets the conditions. Each carcass is examined before slaughter:
- Age
- Weight
- Health condition
- Completely disease free
I knew the number and conditions. The question that confuses many parents in the first week remains: When exactly is slaughtered? What if the seventh day is missed?
3. Aqeeqah time: When should it be slaughtered? What if the seventh day is missed?
Best time: the seventh day
The Sunnah is to slaughter On the seventh day of birthAs in the hadith: “It shall be slaughtered on his behalf on the seventh day.”
If the seventh day is missed
came in Fatwa Islamweb The Aqeeqah is “slaughtered on the seventh, fourteen, or twenty-one days.” If this is not possible due to the tightness of the situation, it is permissible to delay it until it is possible.
In the fatwa of Sheikh Ibn Baz: “It is best on the seventh day, even if he slaughters it after that; I am rewarded.”
| The appointment | Judgment |
|---|---|
| The seventh day | The best |
| Day fourteen | If the seventh is missed |
| Day twenty-one | If the fourteenth is missed |
| After that | It will be divided, and it is better not to delay it unnecessarily |
If you want to implement it on a specific day
If you are interested in slaughtering your aqeeqah on a specific day, such as the seventh day, inform us of that upon request via Contact page We will agree with you on a date before payment.
I knew when to slaughter. But many families today ask another question: Is it permissible for me to slaughter the aqeeqah in another country, where the need is greater?
4. Is it permissible to slaughter the Aqeeqah in another country? How is it done with life?
Sharia ruling
Sheikh Ibn Baz was asked about sending the aqeeqah outside the country, and he said that it is better for him to slaughter it in his home, then he said: “And if he sends it abroad... in the hands of a trustworthy agent, he will slaughter it there and distribute it; That's okay” (Fatwa of Ibn Baz).
Then slaughter it in another country It is permissible, under two conditions:
- To be The agent is trustworthy.
- That He slaughters it and distributes it There.
Aqeeqah journey with Hayat: 5 steps
| Step | What's happening |
|---|---|
| 1. Selection of carcass | You choose the type: goat, sheep, or cow |
| 2. Panel design | Create a board with the name you want |
| 3. Serving to the team | Details are sent to the Hyatt team in the implementing country |
| 4. The day of slaughter | Slaughtering, photographing, praying for the owner of the sacrifice, then cutting and distributing |
| 5. Delivery | You will receive photos and videos |
In which country is it slaughtered?
The preferred country is determined when completing the order. The sacrifices are often carried out in African countries, in areas of greatest need.
Types of carcasses and their prices
| The carcass | Price | Almost enough |
|---|---|---|
| Goat | 120$ | 8 families |
| Lamb | 160$ | 12 families |
| Little cow | 499$ | According to its size |
| Big cow | 899$ | 60 families |
Example: The child’s aqeeqah costs two sheep 320$Its meat reaches about 24 families. The girl’s aqeeqah for one sheep costs 160$It reaches about 12 families.
And find all types on Sacrifice page.
The carcass was slaughtered. The last two questions remain: How is its meat distributed? How do you know that this actually happened?
5. Distributing and documenting the Aqeeqah: from slaughter to the arrival of the meat
How is the Aqeeqah distributed legally?
The matter is widely distributed. In Sheikh Ibn Baz’s fatwa: “If he wishes, he divides it among the poor, neighbors, and relatives, and if he wishes, he makes it a feast... and if he wishes, he divides some of it and eats some of it.”
How is distribution done with Hayat?
- The day of slaughter is notified to the people of neighboring villages In attendance.
- The carcass is slaughtered and taken away Pray for its owner.
- It is cut and distributed at the same time For those in need present.
This means that the meat arrives fresh to families on the day of slaughter itself.
How many families does sacrificial meat reach?
| The carcass | Number of families |
|---|---|
| Goat | 8 families |
| Lamb | 12 families |
| Big cow | 60 families |
What do you receive as evidence of implementation?
- Pictures From the day of slaughter.
- Video of slaughter appear in it Painting with your name.
- Video for distribution appear in it Painting with your name.
The appearance of the painting in the slaughter video and the distribution video together is what links the carcass to you: the same carcass, the same name, from the moment of slaughter until the meat arrives in captivity.
Frequently asked questions about Aqeeqah
What is the ruling on Aqeeqah?
Aqeeqah is a confirmed Sunnah for the newborn, as thanks to God for the blessing of the child.
How many sheep are in the Aqeeqah for a boy and a girl?
For the boy, two sheep are close together, and for the girl, one sheep, according to the hadith: “For the boy, two sheep are equal, and for the girl, one sheep” (Sunan Abi Dawud, 2834).
When is the time for Aqeeqah?
It is best on the seventh day after birth, and if it is missed, then on the fourteenth or twenty-first, and it is acceptable after that.
What are the conditions for the Aqeeqah sacrifice?
The sacrifice must reach the age of 6 months (6 months for sheep, 1 year for goats, and 2 years for cows), and must be free of defects such as lameness, lameness, and scabies.
Is it permissible to slaughter the Aqeeqah in another country?
Yes, if a trustworthy representative takes charge of it, he slaughters it and distributes it there, as in the fatwa of Sheikh Ibn Baz, although it is better to slaughter it at home.
How is the aqeeqah distributed?
It is permissible to distribute all of it to the poor, neighbors, and relatives, or make it a feast, or eat some of it and distribute the rest.
How much does aqeeqah cost?
$120 for a goat, $160 for a sheep, $499 for a young cow, and $899 for a large cow. The child’s aqeeqah with two sheep costs $320.
What do I get after implementation?
Pictures, a video of the slaughter, and a video of the distribution, with the plaque with your name appearing in the two videos.
Is it possible to slaughter specifically on the seventh day?
Tell us the date you want when ordering, and we will agree on it with you before paying.
Your child’s Aqeeqah starts from here
Aqeeqah Thanks to God for the blessing of the newborn, and a sure Sunnah that every father and mother should be keen on: two sheep for the boy and one sheep for the girl, on the seventh day if possible, with a sound sacrifice that meets the age. If you choose to slaughter it in another country, what is important is that a trustworthy agent handle it, slaughter it and distribute it, and that you see it with your own eyes.
Choose the Aqeeqah sacrifice from Sacrifice page, or Contact us Let us agree with you on the type, number and name on the plate.
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