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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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Is a large sheep sufficient for the 'aqiqah?

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Question:
May Allah reward you. This questioner says: Is a sheep that is old in age sufficient for the 'aqiqah?

Answer:
An old, decrepit sheep, no. But a large sheep that is fit for eating and suitable for it, that has a meaning, yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/2648] هل تجزئ الشاة الكبيرة في العقيقة؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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