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Aqeeqah
Question
Q. Slm I would like to find out if ones make Aqeeqah for a new born. Eg 2 sheep or lamb for a new born baby boy. What happens to the meat. How must this be distributed can the parents and grandparents partake in eating this meat?
Answer
It is permissible for everyone to partake of the Aqeeqah meat. The child’s parents, family, neighbours and friends may all partake, or it may be distributed. The meat of Aqeeqah cannot be sold.
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- Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed
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