HADITH OF THE DAY
AQIQA
Narrated by Salman
I heard Allah's Messenger (Peace & Blessings of Allah upon Him) saying, "Aqiqa is to be offered for a newly born (preferably on 7th Day), so slaughter an animal for him, and relieve him of his suffering."
Note: For a Boy - 2 sheep, and for a Girl - 1 sheep, and it does not matter if the sheep is male or female.
[Vol-7 Hadith-380 Sahih Al-Bukhari]
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