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When a child is born, it is a Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) to sacrifice livestock and divide the meat between family, friends and community members in need. This is called Aqiqah, and it is a virtuous act in Islam.
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) gave Aqiqah for his two beloved grandsons, Imam al-Hasan and Imam al-Husain (peace be upon them).
Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) narrated that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:
Tirmidhi
An Aqiqah usually takes place on the 7th day after a baby’s birth, but is sometimes performed later on.
An Aqiqah ceremony is a celebration where the meat from the sacrificed animal is cooked and shared with family, friends and members of the community who are in need.
Muslims are also encouraged to shave the child’s head and donate the weight of their hair in silver to vulnerable families.
Islamic Relief runs an Aqiqah project which allows people to donate Aqiqah meat directly to those most in need. Its aim is to help vulnerable families who do not always know where their next meal is coming from, and to provide relief and lift their spirits as they face challenging circumstances.
Islamic Relief staff distribute fresh meat packs to the most vulnerable members of the community, such as widowed women, children, older people and those who have been forced to flee their homes.
Each pack contains around 5kg of meat per family.
Donate your Aqiqah with Islamic Relief today to help us continue our vital work, and help brighten the of those living in difficulty.
Bank: Standard Bank
Account Name: Islamic Relief SA
Branch: Fordsburg
Branch Code: 005205
Swift Code: SBZAZAJJ
Account No: 005318459
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