AQIQAH & SADAQAH SACRIFICE

Give Aqiqah for your Newborn Child
Congratulations on the birth of your child. “Aqiqah is the child’s rescue from Satan and protection for his/her efforts for the good of his/her life and the Hereafter.” (Faid al-Qadir).

Aqiqah is the sacrifice of a goat or sheep that is performed on the seventh day after the birth of a child. It is an important Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The sacrifice is performed to show gratitude to Allah for the gift of a child. 

The Aqiqah ceremony can be performed by sacrificing either a goat or sheep which must be healthy, and the animal must be of a certain age. Qurbani Global follows the Sunnah by finding the best quality animal possible, e.g. no broken teeth or horns.

There are many benefits to Aqiqah, namely it’s a proscribed act of worship, protection for the children from Shaytan and atonement for your sins, InshaAllah. You can fulfil your act of worship and complete an Aqiqah for a boy or an Aqiqah for a girl.

Aqiqah – Gratitude through Sacrifice
Aqiqah is the Islamic tradition of giving charity by sacrificing animals after the birth of a new baby. Aqiqah is performed by the parents/guardian for expressing gratitude to Allah (SWT) for the blessing of having a child, protection from Shaytaan, expiation of sins and preventing any calamities.

What is the purpose of Aqiqah?
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his companions used to perform Aqiqah when they were bestowed with a newborn. There are many benefits in the performance of Aqiqah:
The birth of the baby is announced in the family and community; being bestowed with a child is a great blessing from the Creator.

Welcoming a newborn to the family is more than a celebration; family members, relatives, neighbors, and friends are invited to celebrate the blessed occasion.
The poor should be included in the celebration by offering them food and meat served on this occasion.

“ The Prophet PBUH said: “Every newborn baby is in pledge for his Aqiqah, a
sacrifice is made for him on the seventh day, his head is shaved and he (or she)
is given a name ”.

Is Aqiqah obligatory?
Although the Aqiqah is not obligatory, it contains many benefits and Muslim parents who have means are encouraged to perform it. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Slaughter two comparable sheep for a male newborn and one sheep for a female.” If one cannot afford to slaughter two sheep for a male newborn, it is acceptable to slaughter one only.

When to perform Aqiqah?
It is recommended to offer the Aqiqah sacrifice on the seventh, fourteenth or twenty-first day after the childbirth. If this is not possible, it can be performed on any day until the age of puberty.

Which animals to be sacrificed?
The condition of the animals for Aqiqah is the same as the conditions for the animals for Qurbani. The animals to be slaughtered must be goats, sheep, cows or camels. For camels, it must be older than 6 years, for cows the age must be older than 3 years and for goats, it must be older than two years. They must be free from any form of physical defects such as blindness, sickness, limping and under-nourished. The animals must be slaughtered in the appropriate humane ways.

At Qurbani Global, we sacrifice the Aqiqah animal on your behalf with our best intentions. We comply with the Islamic traditions and ensure that:
Sharia compliant animals are sacrificed 
Animals are well-fed and kept in healthy & humane conditions
Cleanliness is maintained in the slaughtering and meat distribution
Beneficiaries include widows, orphans, disabled & the elderly

Qurbani Global has the capacity to sacrifice the Aqiqah animal at 24 hours’ notice and we ensure that donor’s preferred time frame is implemented.  

By offering your Aqiqah through Qurbani Global, you can share the blessings and joy of your lovely newborn with the extremely poor and at risk families in Pakistan.


SADAQAH
Sadaqah means ‘voluntary charitable offerings’ and as such is not at all obligatory, it is just a kind gesture made with the intention of helping others.

What is Sadaqah?
Sadaqah is a voluntary charitable activity encouraged through the Islamic faith. The literal translation means ‘righteousness’ but in Islam it is used to refer to a virtuous act or an act of kindness for which no reciprocation is expected. It is not always necessarily monetary aid.

Why is Sadaqah important in Islam?
Sadaqah is performed solely to please Allah and is intended to show mercy. As The Prophet said, “Charity extinguishes the sins like water extinguishes a fire”. This suggests that Sadaqah is a means of repentance for one’s sins and is thus important in Islam, and it is an action which can be called to as evidence of their dedication to their faith.

What are the benefits of giving Sadaqah?
There are many religious benefits of giving Sadaqah, such as to ease hardships, atone sins and give protection on the Day of Judgement. Sadaqah also promises equality and offers protection. There are also social benefits, as Islamic charity is intended to help the circulation of wealth and aims to give all members of the community, including the most vulnerable, an equal standing in society.

Who can you give Sadaqah to?
Sadaqah can be given by anyone to anyone.

What is the difference between Sadaqah and Zakat?
Zakat is the third of the five pillars of Islam, officially meaning “that which purifies”, and is fulfilled by the annual payment of a set sum depending on the individual’s wealth. Only eight types of people can receive Zakat contributions, outlined by Allah in the Quran as:

• The poor
• The hungry
• New Muslims and friends of Muslim communities
• Those in captivity
• Those who fight in the name of Allah
• Those struggling with unmanageable debt
• Those responsible for distributing zakat
• Stranded or struggling travellers