Aqiqah ceremony Many Muslims view Aqiqah as desirable, but some see it as compulsory . At the Aqiqah ceremony the parents give thanks to Allah for the gift of the baby. The shaving of the head symbolises the cleansing of the baby from impurities and the start of its life afresh in the presence of Allah.
When should we do Aqiqah?
If one cannot slaughter on the seventh day, someone may slaughter on the fourteenth day or on the twenty-first day. If one is not capable of doing so, then a person may slaughter any time before the puberty of the child.
What are the 3 parts of the Aqiqah?
- First, the child's head is shaved. Typically, the cutting of hair symbolizes a new spiritual status in a number of cultures and religions. ...
- Second, there is the formal naming of the child. ...
- Finally, a goat or sheep sacrificed.
What is the procedure of Aqiqah?
- On the seventh day after birth, the child's head is shaved. ...
- The baby is given a taste of honey to reflect the sweetness of the Qur'an . ...
- Once a child has been purified by Aqiqah, he or she should try to stay faithful to Allah and the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad .