The Ruling on Slaughtering the 'Aqiqah
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Question:
May Allah reward you and bless you. This person asks, saying: Allah has granted me a newborn child, but I am unable to slaughter an 'aqiqah for him. Is it obligatory for me to do so, or am I required to borrow money to carry it out?
Answer:
Slaughtering the 'aqiqah for a newborn is a recommended practice (sunnah), not obligatory. So if you are unable to do it, you owe nothing, and do not take on debt for that purpose. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah bless you
May Allah reward you and bless you. This person asks, saying: Allah has granted me a newborn child, but I am unable to slaughter an 'aqiqah for him. Is it obligatory for me to do so, or am I required to borrow money to carry it out?
Answer:
Slaughtering the 'aqiqah for a newborn is a recommended practice (sunnah), not obligatory. So if you are unable to do it, you owe nothing, and do not take on debt for that purpose. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah bless you
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/183 — archive.org (13:41)
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