Qurbani & Aqiqah · Subtopic
Aqiqah
129 fatawa from 7 South African Darul Iftas on Aqiqah, part of Qurbani & Aqiqah. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
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Aqiqah fatawa — page 1 of 4
- Camperdown25 Apr 2026
Aqeeqah and Qurbani
Assalamualaykum Respected mufti saheb - A person has the means to do aqeeqah, is it wajib or mustahab to do so? - When making qurbani for a person,…
Abdour-Rahmaan Lim Voon Heek - Ibn Masood12 Apr 2026
Aqeeqah Function
What is the status of hosting a gathering for an Aqeeqah in Shari’ah?
Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani - Jamiat KZN23 Mar 2026
QnA snapshots: The rules of Aqeeqah (9/9)
What is the Aqeeqah for multiple births such as twins?
Mufti AK Hoosen - Jamiat KZN23 Mar 2026
QnA snapshots: The rules of Aqeeqah (8/9)
What is the rules regarding circumcision for the new born?
- Jamiat KZN23 Mar 2026
QnA snapshots: The rules of Aqeeqah (7/9)
What happens if no Aqeeqah was done at all?
- Jamiat KZN23 Mar 2026
QnA snapshots: The rules of Aqeeqah (6/9)
Until what age can Aqeeqah be done?
- Jamiat KZN23 Mar 2026
QnA snapshots: The rules of Aqeeqah (5/9)
Can Aqeeqah be performed for deceased children?
- Jamiat KZN23 Mar 2026
QnA snapshots: The rules of Aqeeqah (4/9)
Who should perform the Aqeeqah on behalf of the baby?
- Jamiat KZN23 Mar 2026
QnA snapshots: The rules of Aqeeqah (3/9)
One the seventh day, is Aqeeqa the only Sunnah or are there other Sunnahs as well. Must Aqeeqa be repeated when one changes the name of the baby?
- Jamiat KZN23 Mar 2026
QnA snapshots: The rules of Aqeeqah (2/9)
What are the Sunnahs of the day of birth?
- Jamiat KZN23 Mar 2026
QnA snapshots: The rules of Aqeeqah (1/9)
When should the Aqeeqa be carried out?
- Camperdown11 Aug 2025
Parents Consuming ʿAqīqah Meat
A friend of mine gave birth and they are planning of doing Aqiqah. Some people have told me that the parents who are doing Aqiqah cannot eat the…
Rukunuddin Bin Jahangir - Camperdown6 May 2025
Unique Sahabi Names for Naming a Baby Boy
Please suggest unique Sahabi Names.
Abdour-Rahmaan Lim Voon Heek - Mufti Online28 Dec 2024
Grandfather doing the aqeeqah
Can aqeeqah be performed by the grandfather? He pays for it even though the parents can afford it, but he wishes to do it himself.
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online28 Dec 2024
Doing aqeeqah after 7 days have passed
My daughter was born last year in July. I have not done aqeeqah for her since then even though I was and I am able to afford to do so. Can I still…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN14 Jun 2024
Combining the intention of Qurbani & Aqeeqah on the days of Eid
If one has not performed Aqeeqah for one’s child, can one combine the intention of Aqeeqah with Qurbani on the day of Eid?
Mufti Moosa Salie - Ibn Masood3 Jun 2024
Combining Aqeeqah and Qurbani
Am I able to combine my daughter’s Aqeeqah with my Qurbani? Considering that I am in financial debt, can I perform Qurbani?
Mufti Mohammed Desai Saheb - Amjadi5 May 2024
CAN AQEEQAH BE DONE BEFORE THE SEVENTH DAY?
As Salaamu Alaikum Hazrat Mufti Saheb. I need to know if we can do Aqeeqa for a child before 7 days. May Allah reward you. Question posed by:…
Mufti Mohammad Quaiser Ali Razvi Misbahi - Ibn Masood19 Nov 2023
Aqeeqah
What is the ruling behind shaving a baby’s hair on the 7th day with Aqeeqah? Is the Sadaqah equivalent to the weight of the hair in silver from…
Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani - Ibn Masood20 Jun 2023
Not clipping the hair and nails in the case of Aqeeqah
0QUESTION:- If one is intending to perform Aqeeqah on Eidul Adha, should one also refrain from cutting nails and hair?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Ibn Masood14 Jun 2023
Aqeeqah and Tahneek
1. Can the Aqeeqah for a child, and Qurbani at the time of Eidul Adha, be joined together in one animal (eg. a cow or bull)? 2. What is the Sunnah…
Maulana Abdul Kader Fazlani - Ibn Masood13 Jun 2023
Aqeeqah and Circumcision
How should the Aqeeqah be distributed on the occasion of the birth of a boy, and when should the circumcision of a baby boy be carried out?
Maulana Ahmed Saeed - Camperdown11 May 2023
Few questions regarding ‘Aqīqah
Salam, I have some questions regarding Aqeeqah: - Is it true that two goats should be slaughtered for a boy and one goat for a girl? - If yes, do…
Adil Sadique - Ibn Masood11 Feb 2023
Aqeeqah for a teenager
If Aqeeqah was not carried out for a girl or boy, and the child is now 13 years of age, what should be done? What is the ruling?
- Mufti Online20 Dec 2022
Non-Muslim slaughtering one's aqeeqah animal
In a family of 8, I am the only Muslim. I want to perform aqeeqah and I cannot slaughter. Can a non-Muslim slaughter for me?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ask Imaam18 Sep 2022
Performing Aqeeqah on behalf of the deceased
Can Aqeeqah be performed for a deceased child or an adult who never had an Aqeeqah done on behalf of him?
Hasan Ahmed Razzak - Mufti Online10 Sep 2022
Donating money for people in need instead of slaughtering an animal for aqeeqah
I have been blessed with a baby boy and wanted to confirm if the equivalent amount of 2 goats can be donated to flood victims in Pakistan?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online2 Jul 2022
Delaying aqeeqah if one has enough money for qurbaani only
Asking for a family member... It's now time for qurbaani but they have money saved with the intention for aqeeqah for their son... What should be…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood13 Jun 2022
Burying the bones of the Aqeeqah animal
Someone informed me that the bones of the Aqeeqah animal should be kept intact. This must later be buried so that one attains rewards. Is there any…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Amjadi13 Jun 2022
INCLUSION OF AQEEQAH IN A QURBANI ANIMAL
Can An Aqeeqah Be Added To The Sacrificial Animal (Qurbani Animal)? Question posed by: Irfan Qadri, Durban, South Africa
Mohammad Quaiser Ali Razvi Misbahi - Azaadville26 May 2022
Condition Of An Aqeeqah Animal
Is it necessary for the aqeeqah animal to meet with the conditions of qurbani animal?
- Ibn Masood23 May 2022
Requirements for an Aqeeqah animal are the same as a Qurbani animal
I intend performing Aqeeqah for my newborn child. Does the sheep, which I wish to slaughter for Aqeeqah, require a tail?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Mufti Online3 Nov 2021
Status of aqeeqah according to the Hanafi Mazhab
What is the preferred opinion in the Hanafi Mazhab in regard to aqeeqah? I see various opinions mentioned in the books of fiqh. Some explain that it…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online11 Jul 2021
Combining aqeeqah and qurbaani
1. Can I do aqeeqah and qurbaani together? 2. If permissible, how to do for boys and girls?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN9 Jul 2021
Qurbani or Aqeeqah?
A person needs to do Aqeeqah for his child during the days of Qurbani. He can only afford one sheep. Should he do the Aqeeqah for the child or…
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed - Mufti Online13 Jun 2021Roman Urdu
Udhaar ke paiso me aqeeqa aur qarzdaar baap ko aqeeqa karna
1. Kiya udhaar ke paiso me aqeeqa hoskta he? 2. Agar baap qarzdaar ho to kiya wo apne bachche ka aqeeqa kar sakta he?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online8 Jun 2021
Having a braai with aqeeqah meat
If I make aqeeqah for my grandson. Can the meat be used for a braai where I invite family members?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online5 Dec 2020Roman Urdu
Konsa bakra aqeeqa ke liye jaaiz he?
Kiya aqeeqa ke liye chota bakra jaiz hai ya nahi. Kyun ke mene Bukhari Shareef ki hadees me do jaanwar ki qurbani ya khoon bahana ka zikar he. To…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online28 Nov 2020
Carrying out the aqeeqah of one's child if one is in debt
If a person is under debt, is aqeeqah still a sunnah to perform or should they first pay their debts and then do aqeeqah for their children?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online3 Nov 2020Roman Urdu
Aqeeqah ke liye gosht khareedna aur sadaqah me dena
Aqeeqa ke silsile me kiya jaanwar zabah karna zaroori hai ya agar tayaar gosht baazaar se khareed kar sadaqah kiya jaye tab bhi theek hai?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee
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