The Ruling on the 'Aqiqah and Its Distribution
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Question:
If a person is unable to perform the 'aqiqah, is it dropped from him? And if he makes the 'aqiqah a wedding feast and gathers people for it, is that permissible?
Answer:
The 'aqiqah is not obligatory. If he performs it, that is better, and it is one of the prescribed rituals. If he does not perform it, there is no blame on him. What is prescribed regarding it is like what is prescribed regarding the 'Id sacrifice: that he eats one-third, gives one-third in charity, and gifts one-third. If he cooks it and invites people to eat it, it suffices with Allah's permission. However, giving some of it in charity is more cautious and better. Yes.
If a person is unable to perform the 'aqiqah, is it dropped from him? And if he makes the 'aqiqah a wedding feast and gathers people for it, is that permissible?
Answer:
The 'aqiqah is not obligatory. If he performs it, that is better, and it is one of the prescribed rituals. If he does not perform it, there is no blame on him. What is prescribed regarding it is like what is prescribed regarding the 'Id sacrifice: that he eats one-third, gives one-third in charity, and gifts one-third. If he cooks it and invites people to eat it, it suffices with Allah's permission. However, giving some of it in charity is more cautious and better. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/031 — archive.org (8:23)
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