Is the one who does not perform the 'aqiqah for his children at their birth sinful?
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The questioner:
May Allah reward you with good. If a father, Shaykh Salim, did not perform the 'aqiqah for his children due to certain circumstances, is he considered sinful?
The Shaykh:
If he was unable to do so, there is no blame on him. If he was able to do so, he is leaving off a sunnah (recommended practice); he is not leaving off an obligatory act. Is he not sinful for that?
The presenter:
Praise be to Allah.
The Shaykh:
But he is leaving off the sunnah.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good.
May Allah reward you with good. If a father, Shaykh Salim, did not perform the 'aqiqah for his children due to certain circumstances, is he considered sinful?
The Shaykh:
If he was unable to do so, there is no blame on him. If he was able to do so, he is leaving off a sunnah (recommended practice); he is not leaving off an obligatory act. Is he not sinful for that?
The presenter:
Praise be to Allah.
The Shaykh:
But he is leaving off the sunnah.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good, and may He do you good.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يأثم من لم يعق عن أبنائه عند ولادتهم؟ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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