Is one sheep sufficient as an 'aqiqah for four children?
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Question:
A man may be blessed with four children, so does he perform the 'aqiqah with one sheep, or is it necessary for him to count them individually?
Answer:
The Sunnah is two sheep for each child, but if he is unable and performs it with one, the rest will be added if Allah wills. He performs it with one if he can afford it, then the second if he can afford it, otherwise it is not obligatory.[At-Taghabun 64:16]
A man may be blessed with four children, so does he perform the 'aqiqah with one sheep, or is it necessary for him to count them individually?
Answer:
The Sunnah is two sheep for each child, but if he is unable and performs it with one, the rest will be added if Allah wills. He performs it with one if he can afford it, then the second if he can afford it, otherwise it is not obligatory.
So fear Allah as much as you are able
فَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُمْ
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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