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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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What is the ruling on the 'aqiqah? And is one animal from the father sufficient for his children if he is poor?

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Question:
What is the ruling on the 'aqiqah? And is one animal from the father sufficient for his children if he is poor?

Answer:
Answer: The 'aqiqah is a recommended practice (sunnah), not obligatory. Two sheep are offered for a male child and one sheep for a female child, if one is able to do so; otherwise, it is not obligatory.
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