Is it prescribed not to break the bones of the 'aqiqah?
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The questioner : Is it prescribed not to break the bones of the 'aqiqah?
The Shaykh : Some scholars mentioned that it is recommended to distribute the 'aqiqah in joints, meaning that its bones should not be broken, so that the gift given is substantial. This is because the meat between the joints is abundant, except for the lower parts of the legs, which usually contain little meat. However, it is also customary not to give that part alone as charity. The wisdom behind not breaking the bones is that the gift becomes more generous, as it constitutes a complete limb. Some scholars mentioned another wisdom, which I have some reservations about: that it is an auspicious sign that the newborn's bones will not be broken. However, I have reservations about this second point. The first meaning, which is for the generosity of the gift, is more apparent and closer to the truth. Nevertheless, if the bones are broken, there is no harm.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : Some scholars mentioned that it is recommended to distribute the 'aqiqah in joints, meaning that its bones should not be broken, so that the gift given is substantial. This is because the meat between the joints is abundant, except for the lower parts of the legs, which usually contain little meat. However, it is also customary not to give that part alone as charity. The wisdom behind not breaking the bones is that the gift becomes more generous, as it constitutes a complete limb. Some scholars mentioned another wisdom, which I have some reservations about: that it is an auspicious sign that the newborn's bones will not be broken. However, I have reservations about this second point. The first meaning, which is for the generosity of the gift, is more apparent and closer to the truth. Nevertheless, if the bones are broken, there is no harm.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.