Aqiqah
What is Aqiqah?
At the birth of a child, the Aqiqah is performed as part of the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It involves the sacrifice of livestock; such as goats and sheep. It often takes place on the seventh day after a baby’s birth. However, there’s nothing wrong with doing it at a later time.
The sacrifice is then divided between the family members who are carrying out the sacrifice. It’s often handed out to the poor and needy.
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Aqiqah Sacrifices
In Islam, the arrival of a child is considered a great blessing and a joyous occasion for the entire family. To express gratitude to Allah and celebrate this special moment, Muslims practise the tradition of Aqiqah. Aqiqah involves the sacrifice of an animal and the distribution of its meat to the poor and needy, symbolising the sharing of blessings and the importance of charitable giving.
Aqiqah is an act of worship that not only celebrates the birth of a child but also benefits society as a whole.
Why is Aqiqah important?
At GRF, it is our duty to be there for those who are most in need of our support.
Millions of people struggle everyday with poverty, with many people going days and months without proper food. Your donation could provide a family with a meal and give them the vital nutrients they need. They would also have the chance to share in the celebration of new life. The reward of this beloved Sunnah benefits so many of us.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) provided an Aqiqah to each of his two grandsons, Imam al-Hasan and Imam al-Hussain.
How to perform Aqiqah?
The sacrifice is usually carried out by an adult male according to normal Sharia (halal) guidelines regarding meat. The animal(s) must be healthy, meet the requirements for minimum age for slaughter and not be slaughtered in sight of other animals.
For a baby boy, two animals are sacrificed. For a baby girl, one animal is sacrificed.
The sacrifice is then divided between the family members who are carrying out the sacrifice. It’s then handed out to the poor and needy.
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