Aqiqah is the Qurbani that is offered upon the birth of a child as a Shukr (thankfulness) to Allah (Ta’ala). Aqiqah is the name of the thin hair of a new-born baby’s head. The other name for Aqiqah is ‘Naseekah’. Children are a gift from Allah (Ta’ala) and the true purpose of the sacrifice is to offer one’s Shukr (thankfulness) to Allah (Ta’ala) for this gift.