AQEEQAH

    Aqeeqah key terms explained

    Definition:

    Aqeeqah is a sunnah sacrifice that is offered on behalf of a newborn on the seventh day after birth. For a boy 2 animals should be offered in sacrifice whilst for a girl it is 1 animal.

    Purpose:

    The purpose of Aqeeqah is to follow the sunnah of the Prophet (SAW) as well as a way to express gratitude to Allah for the birth of a child.
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