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Answers: 6Aqeeqah and rulings on the new-born
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It is not essential in order for the ‘aqeeqah to be valid to inform the one who eats from it that it is ‘aqeeqah
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There is nothing wrong with slaughtering the ‘aqeeqah and distributing the meat raw
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Is it better to do the ‘aqeeqah or to give its price in charity?
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Ruling on medical tests to out the sex of the foetus
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The foetus died in the fourth month; should he be named and the ‘aqeeqah be done for him, and should he be washed and shrouded?
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Can the mother do the ‘aqeeqah for her child if the father has divorced her?
Ruling on Baby Showers in Islam
The basic principle with regard to such traditions such as baby showers is that they are permissible, unless they are matters for which the disbelievers and polytheists are known.145,320- 23,653
Does the intention of offering ‘aqeeqah count for the udhiyah as well, and vice versa?
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Ruling on distributing food when an infant reaches the age of forty days
Is Aqiqah Compulsory?
Scholars have different views on the ruling on `aqiqah. Some say that it is obligatory, some say that it is recommended and some say that it is a confirmed Sunnah. The latter is the most correct view. But there is no difference of opinion that `aqiqah is not obligatory for one who is poor, let alone one who is in debt.94,439
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