Is the 'aqiqah (sacrifice for a newborn) waived if it is delayed by two years or more?
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Question:
Yes, Honorable Shaykh. Is the 'aqiqah (sacrifice for a newborn) waived if it is delayed by two, three, or five years, or is it necessary to carry it out?
Answer:
The 'aqiqah (sacrifice for a newborn) is a recommended practice (sunnah), not obligatory. If one performs it, there is reward and benefit for the newborn. If one leaves it off, it is not obligatory. Yes.
Yes, Honorable Shaykh. Is the 'aqiqah (sacrifice for a newborn) waived if it is delayed by two, three, or five years, or is it necessary to carry it out?
Answer:
The 'aqiqah (sacrifice for a newborn) is a recommended practice (sunnah), not obligatory. If one performs it, there is reward and benefit for the newborn. If one leaves it off, it is not obligatory. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [5053] هل تسقط العقيقة إذا تأخَّرت سنتين أو أكثر؟ - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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