What is the Aqiqa?
What is the Qurban of Aqiqa?
The hairs on the head of a newborn child are called "'aqīqa" and the sacrifice that is offered in gratitude to Allah for the child is called "Aqīqa sacrifice". It is called aqiqah. Aqeeqa sacrifice is a religious sacrifice to celebrate the birth of a child and to crown this happy moment by offering thanks to Allah.
Importance and Religious Ruling of Aqiqa
In Islam, it is considered sunnah to sacrifice aqiqa. It is considered mustahabb to sacrifice aqiqa on the seventh, fourteenth or twenty-first day after the child is born. This practice carries an intention for the child's life to be blessed and protected. In addition, the Prophet (SAW) sacrificed aqiqa for himself and his grandchildren after he announced his prophethood, which emphasizes the importance of the practice.
Types of Aqiqa Sacrifice
The animals that can be slaughtered as aqiqa sacrifices are generally the following:
-Aqiqa sacrifice of sheep
-Aqiqa sacrifice of goat
-Aqiqa sacrifice of cattle (cattle can be slaughtered jointly by more than one person)
How is the sacrifice of 'aqiqa slaughtered?
The animal chosen for sacrificing aqiqa must be healthy, flawless and over a certain age.
The sacrifice must be slaughtered in accordance with Islamic procedures and the meat must be shared with those in need. Platforms such as Qurban.UK can facilitate the process by ensuring that your aqeeqa qurban is slaughtered properly and its meat is distributed to those in need.
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How Many Aqiqa Qurbani Offerings Are Sacrificed for Who?
It is generally recommended to offer two sacrifices for boys and one sacrifice for girls. However, individuals who did not sacrifice aqiqa at the time of birth can sacrifice this sacrifice on their own behalf later.
Distribution and consumption of the aqiqa sacrifice
The meat of the aqiqa sacrifice must first be distributed to the needy. The reward is multiplied during this distribution.
In addition, the meat of the sacrifice can also be consumed by family members, which helps to increase unity and abundance within the family.
When you register for qurban on our qurban.uk website, you can add the date you want the sacrifice to be performed in the note section and plan this process.You can also visit our website to learn more about the aqeeqah sacrifice and how to manage the process.