QUESTION: Sheikh I had a daughter who lived just for 6 days. Should I do her Aqeeqah ?

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08 Feb

ANSWER: Yes, you should as she is a human being and will intercede for you on the day of judgment to admit you to paradise. 

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QUESTION: During eid ul adha when we slaughter the animal so if we don’t like internal organs like kidney liver or lungs so can we throw it away?

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18 Jan

ANSWER: No, you should give it to the poor.

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QUESTION: I am a 42 year old married female. My father has already passed away. He was unable to do my aqeeqa at the time of my birth. My mother is alive and has a modest rental income. Can my mother do my aqeeqa with her income?Can my husband do my aqeeqa with his eaarning? Or can I do my aqeeqa by selling a part of my jewellery? Which one is the best allowed?

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15 Oct

ANSWER: No problem in anyone doing it for you.

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QUESTION: My son will be giving Haqiqa for her daughter in the coming days. Is it fine, the sheep can be sacrificed in cattle market and then later 1/3 of meat will be distributed among poors and with balance meat will organized feast for friends and relatives. Is it necessary the new born has to touch the sheep or its meat a part of Haqiqa. Pls clarify,

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25 Aug

ANSWER: This is fine and the child doesn’t have to touch anything as this is not from Islam.

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QUESTION: In india we normally slaughter buffalo or goat for aqeeqah..for a boy baby which one is better? 2 goats or 1 buffalo

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01 Jul

ANSWER: The sunnah is to offer goats for aqiqa and not a cow or a camel 

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QUESTION:  I live far away from my family due to work. Should I also offer animal sacrifice on Eid al Adha or it would be sufficient if my Father offers the sacrifice? I’m asking this because I’m not married and my family members are barelvi.

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10 Jun

ANSWER: If you earn then you should do your own sacrifice / Qurbani 

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QUESTION: So i’m a 15 year old teen and my mom told me they arent buying uhdiya this year, is it wajib for me to then do it on their behalf, must’ve I had the intention before dhul hijjah. A bit confused what to do.

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09 Jun

ANSWER: If you are financially independent or can afford it, you should offer this sacrifice on the day of eid. Your intention before or after the month starts has no significance except in refraining from clipping your nails or cutting your hair. 

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QUESTION: Can someone have multiple sacrifices in different countries? For example: 2 in india, 1 in residing country? Where 1 whole Indian goat goes to charity The second for family and friends.

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07 Jun

ANSWER: This is permissible but it is not per the sunnah  The sunnah is to divide each sacrifice into three parts  If someone sacrificed 3 sheep, made one charity, one as a gift and the 3rd for himself to eat from, that is wrong! The sunnah is to divide each sheep to three parts

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QUESTION: I work and earn, after contributing to my family I have some extra money. But I won’t state myself independent as me and my husband share expenses. Do I have to perform udhiya?

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30 May

ANSWER: If your husband is offering it, it’s sufficient for the whole family living under his roof 

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QUESTION: We are two brothers and want to offer a sacrifice on Eid-ul-adha for our mother who lives with us. Can we share the expense between both of us to offer this sacrifice for her, or any one of us must pay the full amount? 

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29 May

ANSWER: No problem in sharing it as it is a gift for your mother. 

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