DONATE NOW APPEALS OUR WORK GET INVOLVED ABOUT AQIQAH DONATIONS What is Aqiqah? At the birth of a child, the Aqiqah is performed as part of the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It involves the sacrifice of livestock; such as goats and sheep. It often takes place on the seventh day after a baby’s birth. However, there’s nothing wrong with doing it at a later time. The sacrifice is then divided between the family members who are carrying out the sacrifice. It’s often handed out to the poor and needy. Aqiqah Donation Aisha (RA) narrated that the Prophet (PBUH) said: "Slaughter two comparable sheep for a male newborn and one sheep for a female." [Tirmidhi] Aqiqah (Boy) - £140 An Aqiqah for a boy involves the sacrifice of two sheep/goats. Aqiqah (Girl) - £70 An Aqiqah for a girl involves the sacrifice of one sheep/goat. It is recommended that a newborns head is shaved, and Sadaqah is given to the value of the weight of the hair in silver. Sadaqah At the current market price of silver, £10 will easily cover the required value. Total: £0.00 Donate Now Aqiqah Donation Aisha (RA) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: “Slaughter two comparable sheep for a male newborn and one sheep for a female.” [Tirmidhi] Aqiqah (Boy) – £140 An Aqiqah for a boy involves the sacrifice of two sheep/goats. Aqiqah (Girl) – £70 An Aqiqah for a girl involves the sacrifice of one sheep/goat. It is recommended that a newborns head is shaved, and Sadaqah is given to the value of the weight of the hair in silver. Sadaqah At the current market price of silver, £10 will easily cover the required value. Why is Aqiqah important? At Islamic Relief, we have a duty to be there for those who are most in need of our support. Millions of people struggle everyday with poverty, with many people going days and months without proper food. Your donation could provide a family with a meal and give them the vital nutrients they need. They would also have the chance to share in the celebration of new life. The reward of this beloved Sunnah benefits so many of us. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) provided an Aqiqah to each of his two grandsons, Imam al-Hasan and Imam al-Husain. When should you give Aqiqah? An Aqiqah usually takes place on the seventh day after a baby’s birth. However, there’s nothing wrong with doing it at a later time. How to perform Aqiqah? The sacrifice is usually carried out by an adult male according to normal Sharia (halal) guidelines regarding meat. The animal(s) must be healthy, meet the requirements for minimal age for slaughter and not be slaughtered in sight of other animals. For a baby boy, two animals are sacrificed. For a baby girl, one animal is sacrificed. The sacrifice is then divided between the family members who are carrying out the sacrifice. It’s then handed out to the poor and needy. For family and friends, a party it’s often arranged to celebrate and share the meat. What is the Aqiqah ceremony? The Aqiqah is often carried out first and then accompanied by a social gathering with family and friends, where a section of the meat is shared as a meal. How can Islamic Relief make your Aqiqah special? Islamic Relief has designed its Aqiqah Project to allow people to donate the sacrifice meal directly to those most in need. The Aqiqah Project provides an opportunity for those who cannot afford to purchase meat, to have the nutritional benefit of an Islamic Relief Meat Packet. The project involves the distribution of these fresh meat packets to the most vulnerable people, including women, children, the elderly and refugees. Each meat packet distributed contains a sufficient amount of meat (5kgs on average) for a family. Other Resources Muslim Girls Names Muslim Boys Names 99 Names of Allah SWT Muslim Birth Rites Aqiqah FAQs Here’s a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that you can use for further guidance. Click here for FAQs specific to Qurbani. Is Aqiqah mandatory? Can you conduct the Aqiqah on the seventh day after the child is born or on a specific day? Why isn’t the name of the child spoken at the time of slaughter? How much does Aqiqah cost? Do you need the child's date of birth to perform the Aqiqah? The Aqiqah process Which animals are sacrificed as part of the Aqiqah? Why can't donors choose where the Aqiqah is performed? What country or region is the Aqiqah performed in? Is the meat for the Aqiqah provided raw or cooked before being distributed? Why is Aqiqah with Islamic Relief different? Shaving your baby’s head After shaving my baby's head, how do I donate the weight of the hair in gold or silver? When should I name my new-born child? Is shaving my new-born child's hair mandatory? When should I shave my new-born child hair? KEEP IN TOUCH, JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST Get updates about our life-saving work around the world. 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