Ways of The Prophet (S.A.W)
by Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Hai ArifiAqiqah (Sacrifice on the birth of child)
It is reported that the Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) said, “If any one has a child born to him and wished to offer a sacrifice on its behalf, he may sacrify two sheep for a boy and one for a girl”. [Abu Daud, Mishkat]
The same has been reported by Hadrat Aishah (Radi Allaahu Ta’ala Anha) in another authentic traditions. [Zadul Ma’ad]
The Prophet (Sallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) said: “A boy is in pledge for his aqiqah. Sacrifice is made for him on the seventh day, he is given a name and his head is shaved.” [Mishkat, Zad -ul- Ma’ad]
Rule
If AQIQAH is not done on the seventh day then it is better to bear in mind that irrespective of date the day should be the seventh.
Hadrat Muhammad bin ‘Ali bin Husain quoted ‘Ali Bin Abu Talib (Radi Allahu Ta’ala Anhu) that ALLAH’s Messenger (Saflailahu Alaihi Wa Sallam) sacrificed a sheep on the seventh day for al- Hasan and said, “Shave his head and give the weight of his hair in silver as Sadaqah. [Mishkat, Zadul Ma’adl
Rule
It is in order whether the meat of aqiqah (sacrificed animal) is distributed raw or cooked or a feast is held.
Rule
It is in order for the parents and grandparents to eat the meat of the aqiqah (sacrificed animal).
Rule
If some one has no means to sacrifice two sheep / goats for a boy, he may sacrifice only one and in case he is not able to do this much even then there is no harm. [Bahishti Zewar]