Characteristics of the aqikah animal
It is Sunnah to slaughter 2 sheep for a baby boy and 1 lamb for a baby girl. This is based on the history of Umm Kurz who asked the Prophet May Allah bless him and grant him peace
For boys two lambs and for females one lamb.
“Two sheep for a boy and one sheep for a girl.” [1]
Ibnul Qayyim God bless explained the difference in the number of animals between men and women by saying, “This is a principle of Islamic law because of Allah Subhanahu Ta’ala has differentiated between men and women, making half of men in terms of inheritance, Just that (compensation for murder), testimony, freeing slaves, and aqiqah; as in the Umamah hadith it is stated that the Messenger of Allah May Allah bless him and grant him peace said,
If a Muslim man frees a Muslim man, then he will be saved from the fire of hell, each of them will be rewarded with a part of himself, and if a Muslim man frees two Muslim women who are his ransom from the fire of hell, each member of them will be given a reward of one part of himself.
“Whoever frees a Muslim (slave), will be freed from the fire of hell, every member of the slave’s body replaces every other member of his body. And whoever a Muslim frees two Muslim women, will be freed from the fire of hell, every member of the body of the two replaces every member of his body [diriwayatkan oleh At-tirmidzi].” [2]
It is permissible to perform aqiqah for boys with 1 sheep. From Ibn Abbas radiyallahu ‘anhu that the Messenger of Allah May Allah bless him and grant him peace sacrificed a ram to Hasan and Husain. [3]
Is it required to be a certain type, such as male or female?
Akikah is not required for any particular breed: males and females are both permitted, as are sheep or goats. This is based on the general words of the Prophet May Allah bless him and grant him peace
Two lambs for a boy, and one lamb for a female, and it doesn’t matter to you whether they are male or female.
“Two lambs for a boy and one for a girl and it doesn’t matter whether the lamb is male or female.” [4]
Is it permissible to use animals other than sheep for aqikah?
Basically, the sunnah of aqiqah is to slaughter 2 lambs for boys and 1 lamb for girls. Scholars differ on whether camels and cows can be used for aqikah. The opinion of most scholars allows the use of these animals. Meanwhile, some scholars prohibit it because the hadith only mentions sheep. [5] Sheep as a religious animal are better because they have more ‘it arrived’ (follow) the sunnah of camels, cows, or calves.
Animals other than livestock above, such as birds and the like, are not permitted for aqiqah. Al-Hafiz Ibn Abd al-Barr God bless said, “The scholars agree that only eight types of animals are permitted for aqiqah, except for a few different opinions whose opinions are not considered valid.” [6] The eight types of animals are: male camel, female camel, bull, female cow, male sheep, female sheep, male goat, and female goat. [7]
Requirements for aqikah animals
The requirements for aqikah animals are the same as the requirements for sacrificial animals udiyah (Eid al-Adha), that is, the animal is free from defects and is of sufficient age. Ibn Qudamah God bless said, “Defects are avoided in sacrificial animals udiyah should be avoided in akikah animals. In short, aqikah law is the same as law udiyah related to age; and prohibited defects in sacrificial animals udiyah also prohibited on aqikah animals. Therefore, lambs less than one year old are not acceptable. The goat is at least one year old, not blind, has no obvious lameness, no obvious pain, is not thin, and is not missing more than half of its ears or horns.” [8] The age requirement for aqikah animals is five years for camels, two years for cattle, and six months for sheep. [9]
Is it mandatory to state the name of the owner of the aqiqah? when slaughtering?
It is not mandatory to mention the name of the owner of the aqikah for it to be valid. The important thing is that the owner intends to make it an aqikah and it is not mandatory for butchers and butchers to know that it is an aqikah. [9]
Distribution of aqiqah meat
There are no provisions regarding the distribution of aqiqah meat because the main purpose is the sacrifice itself. Therefore, the emphasis is on the actions and recommendations for their implementation as seen in the hadith of Abu Dawud. [10]
Ibn Sirin God bless said, “Make (treat) the aqiqah meat according to your wishes.” [11]
Ibn Qudamah God bless said, “(Imam) Ahmad was asked about this, then he narrated a statement from Ibn Sirin which shows that he adhered to this view. When asked whether one should eat everything, he replied, ‘I did not say that one should eat everything and not give any portion for alms.” [12]
Sheikh Al-Albani God bless said, “If he wishes, he may eat it all, or he may distribute it all to the poor and needy, or he may eat some and distribute some.” [13]
Sheikh Ibn Utsaimin God bless said, “He may gather his relatives and friends to eat aqiqah meat. There is no harm in cooking it and sharing it, whether cooked or raw. This issue is flexible.” [14]
It is also permissible to distribute aqiqah meat in the child’s hometown or elsewhere. [15]
By Allah, Ta’ala.
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Writer: Luqman Hasan Nahari
Article Muslim.or.id
Source: Translated from islamqa.info in the chapter on aqikah laws.
Footnote:
[1] Narrated by At-Tirmidhi (no. 1516) and An-Nasa’i (no. 4217). Authenticated by Al-Albani in Irwa’ Al-Ghalil (4:391).
[2] Narrated by At-Tirmidhi (no. 1547).
[3] Narrated by Abu Dawud (no. 2841).
[4] Narrated by At-Tirmidhi (no. 1516) and authenticated by Al-Albani God bless in the “Sahih Sunan At-Tirmidhi.” See also: islamqa.info, answer to question no. 202306.
[5] Al-Mawsu’ah Al-Fiqhiyyah (30:279).
[6] Al-Istidzkar (5: 321). See also: islamqa.info, answer to question no. 104399.
[7] See: islamqa.info, answer to question no. 104399.
[8] Al-Mughni (7:366).
[9] See: islamqa.info, answer to question no. 202306.
[10] Narrated by Abu Dawud (no. 2838) and authenticated by Sheikh Al-Albani in “Saheeh Abi Dawud”.
[11] Narrated by Ibn Abi Shaybah (8:53).
[12] Al-Mughni (9:366).
[13] www.ahlalhdeeth.com
[14] Ash-Sharh Al-Mumti’ (25:206).
[15] Fatawa Nur Ala Ad-Darb (5:228).
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