Al-Allaamah
Saaleh Al-Fawzaan (may Allaah preserve him) said:
One of
the rights of the child upon his father is that he should slaughter a sacrifice
for him.He should slaughter for the Aqeeqah on his behalf as an act of worship
and thanks-giving to Allaah (The Most High). There is seeking nearness to
Allaah and being thankful to Him in this (sacrifice) and there is good in it
for the newly born because goodness is found in acts of worship. Therefore, he
slaughters two sheep for the boy and one for the girl. This is an established
Sunnah and there is goodness in it for the newly born. He (sallal-laahu –alayhi
–wasallam) said: “Every newly born is in pledge for his/her aqeeqah.” (Reported
by Abu Daawood no. 2831)
The
sacrificial slaughter, shaving of the head and naming the child are to be done
on the seventh day, and these are from the means of bringing about goodness for
the new born. The expense for this is to be undertaken by the father.
[Tawjeehaat
Muhimmah Li-Shabaabil Ummah page. 3]
Translated
by Abdullah Jallow
Source: Salaficentre.com
