The Ruling on the 'Aqiqah
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Question:
He says: I disagreed with my companions regarding the 'aqiqah and the amulet. They say that some scholars hold that it is a recommended practice (sunnah). What is the definitive ruling on this? May Allah bless you.
Answer:
Yes, the 'aqiqah (sacrifice for a newborn) is a recommended practice (sunnah) for the newborn. For a boy, it is two sheep, and for a girl, it is one sheep. This is a recommended practice; if one does it, there is reward and good in it, and if one does not do it, there is no blame on him. Yes.
He says: I disagreed with my companions regarding the 'aqiqah and the amulet. They say that some scholars hold that it is a recommended practice (sunnah). What is the definitive ruling on this? May Allah bless you.
Answer:
Yes, the 'aqiqah (sacrifice for a newborn) is a recommended practice (sunnah) for the newborn. For a boy, it is two sheep, and for a girl, it is one sheep. This is a recommended practice; if one does it, there is reward and good in it, and if one does not do it, there is no blame on him. Yes.
Source
قناة «مكة و المدينة»، 01 / فتاوى على الهواء - 01 01 1437هـ _ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (25:25)
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