What is done with the 'Aqiqah? Is it given in charity?
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The questioner : Is the 'Aqiqah given in charity, or is it cooked and people are invited to it?
The Shaykh : It appears we have crossed the wall now; there is no system! The preferred ruling regarding the 'Aqiqah is that when it is slaughtered, one gives part of it in charity. One gives part of it in charity and invites people to the rest. That is, charity is necessary, and charity is required, even if it is a small amount. And if one invites people to the remainder, there is no harm.
The Shaykh : It appears we have crossed the wall now; there is no system! The preferred ruling regarding the 'Aqiqah is that when it is slaughtered, one gives part of it in charity. One gives part of it in charity and invites people to the rest. That is, charity is necessary, and charity is required, even if it is a small amount. And if one invites people to the remainder, there is no harm.