The Sunnah of the 'Aqiqah and the Grandfather Bearing Its Cost
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Question:
The questioner asks, Shaykh: Abu Khalid from Makkah al-Mukarramah asks about the 'Aqiqah for a male newborn. Is it restricted to a specific age? And is it permissible for his grandfather to bear the costs of the 'Aqiqah as a gift?
Answer:
As for bearing the cost of the 'Aqiqah, there is nothing wrong with it; anyone may do so, and it is sufficient. As for the age, it is like the 'Id sacrifice: if it is from sheep, the minimum age is six months, half a year; if it is from goats, the minimum age is one full year; if it is from cattle, two years; and if it is from camels, five years. Yes.
The questioner asks, Shaykh: Abu Khalid from Makkah al-Mukarramah asks about the 'Aqiqah for a male newborn. Is it restricted to a specific age? And is it permissible for his grandfather to bear the costs of the 'Aqiqah as a gift?
Answer:
As for bearing the cost of the 'Aqiqah, there is nothing wrong with it; anyone may do so, and it is sufficient. As for the age, it is like the 'Id sacrifice: if it is from sheep, the minimum age is six months, half a year; if it is from goats, the minimum age is one full year; if it is from cattle, two years; and if it is from camels, five years. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/018 — archive.org (6:36)
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