The Ruling on Delaying the 'Aqiqah
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Question:
One of the brothers says: I have a daughter who is eight years old and a son who is one year old, and I did not perform the 'aqiqah for them at the time of their birth due to financial hardship. Now, is it obligatory for me to perform the 'aqiqah for them? And is it permissible for me to distribute it?
Answer:
The 'aqiqah is not obligatory; rather, it is a recommended practice (sunnah). It does not cause harm if it is delayed; in fact, you should perform it even if it is delayed. Yes.
The presenter:
Yes. May Allah bless you.
One of the brothers says: I have a daughter who is eight years old and a son who is one year old, and I did not perform the 'aqiqah for them at the time of their birth due to financial hardship. Now, is it obligatory for me to perform the 'aqiqah for them? And is it permissible for me to distribute it?
Answer:
The 'aqiqah is not obligatory; rather, it is a recommended practice (sunnah). It does not cause harm if it is delayed; in fact, you should perform it even if it is delayed. Yes.
The presenter:
Yes. May Allah bless you.
Source
قناة «إذاعة القرآن الكريم»، نورعلى الدرب مع معالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان ح7517 — youtube.com (7:51)
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