How is the 'Aqiqah to be disposed of?
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[The audio cut out suddenly and then returned to the ShaykhAbu Layla : Al-Athari].
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. From the series Al-Huda wa al-Nur: Answers to questions via telephone.
The Shaykh: Yes.
The questioner: Peace be upon you.
The Shaykh : And upon you be peace, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh: May Allah keep you in goodness and blessings.
The questioner: How are you, our professor?
The Shaykh: Praise be to Allah, I am well. How are you?
The questioner: Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds, I am well, from Allah.
The Shaykh: If Allah wills, everyone is well.
The questioner: Praise be to Allah, they are all well.
The Shaykh : Praise be to Allah.
The questioner: My professor!
The Shaykh: Yes.
The questioner: We have a few more questions, if you permit.
Is the 'Aqiqah to be distributed, cooked, or kept at home, and what is the Sunnah regarding this?
The Shaykh: There are three options for the one who distributes the 'Aqiqah.
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh: For example, he may do whatever he sees fit, meaning if he wishes, he and his family may eat it.
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh: If he wishes, he may distribute it all to the poor and the needy [...].
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh: If he wishes, he may distribute it to his relatives and friends, or he may do a mix of these things; the point is...
The questioner: Yes.
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. From the series Al-Huda wa al-Nur: Answers to questions via telephone.
The Shaykh: Yes.
The questioner: Peace be upon you.
The Shaykh : And upon you be peace, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh: May Allah keep you in goodness and blessings.
The questioner: How are you, our professor?
The Shaykh: Praise be to Allah, I am well. How are you?
The questioner: Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds, I am well, from Allah.
The Shaykh: If Allah wills, everyone is well.
The questioner: Praise be to Allah, they are all well.
The Shaykh : Praise be to Allah.
The questioner: My professor!
The Shaykh: Yes.
The questioner: We have a few more questions, if you permit.
Is the 'Aqiqah to be distributed, cooked, or kept at home, and what is the Sunnah regarding this?
The Shaykh: There are three options for the one who distributes the 'Aqiqah.
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh: For example, he may do whatever he sees fit, meaning if he wishes, he and his family may eat it.
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh: If he wishes, he may distribute it all to the poor and the needy [...].
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh: If he wishes, he may distribute it to his relatives and friends, or he may do a mix of these things; the point is...
The questioner: Yes.
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