I have grown old and learned that my father did not perform the 'aqiqah for me. Should I perform it for myself?

Question : I have reached old age and learned that my father did not perform the 'aqiqah for me. My father has passed away. Should I perform it for myself?

Answer : Yes. If your father was poor, you do not perform the 'aqiqah for yourself, because the primary person, who is the father, did not have an 'aqiqah obligation upon him. However, if he was wealthy but was negligent, I hope that if you perform the 'aqiqah for yourself with the intention that it is for your father, it counts for you but also fulfills the obligation for your father. I hope there is no harm in that.