Is it obligatory for a son to perform the 'aqiqah for himself if his father did not perform it for him?
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The questioner : Another question, Honorable Shaykh: If a man did not perform the 'aqiqah for his son, and the son, after growing up, wants to perform it for himself, is that permissible for him?
The Shaykh : Some scholars say it is permissible, and some say it is not; the father is the one responsible.
The questioner : The father is unable to do so.
The Shaykh : He owes nothing if he is unable; he owes nothing.
The questioner : And it is not tied to the reality of the son? May Allah bless you. Peace be upon you and His mercy.
The Shaykh : Peace be upon you.
The Shaykh : Some scholars say it is permissible, and some say it is not; the father is the one responsible.
The questioner : The father is unable to do so.
The Shaykh : He owes nothing if he is unable; he owes nothing.
The questioner : And it is not tied to the reality of the son? May Allah bless you. Peace be upon you and His mercy.
The Shaykh : Peace be upon you.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 760- هل يجب على الولد ان يعق عن نفسه إذا لم عق عنه ابيه؟/سؤال على الهاتف 📞 /ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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