Aqiqah refers to the sacrifice of a livestock animal (goat or sheep) in gratitude for the birth of a child. Across the four major schools of thought (Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i, and Hanbali), performing an Akikah is classified as Sunnah Mu’akkadah. While not strictly fard (obligatory), it carries immense spiritual reward and safeguards the newborn.
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) established this foundational tradition:
"Every child is in pledge for his Aqiqah, which should be slaughtered for him on the seventh day, and he should be shaved and given a name."
— (Sunan Abu Dawood 2838, Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1522)
Rule/Requirement: Shariah Guideline for Aqiqah.pk Standard for a Baby Boy: 2 goats or Sheep (1 is permissible if the budget is tight)
Standard & Premium Boy Packages are available.
For a Baby Girl: Goat or Sheep
Standard & Premium Girl Packages are available.
Animal Age & Health
Must be at least 1 year old; healthy, free from defects
100% farm-raised, vet-checked, defect-free goats
Best Timing: 7th day of birth (or 14th, 21st, or whenever feasible)
Scheduled exactly on your requested Sunnah date
1. Set the Sincere Intention (Niyyah)
The father or guardian makes the intention of sacrificing the animal for the child for the sake of Allah. During slaughter, the invocation « بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ » (Bismillah, Allahu Akbar) must be recited.
2. Shave the Infant’s Hair (Tahleeq)
On the 7th day, it is Sunnah to shave the infant's head completely as part of the Akikah rites. This cleanses the scalp and stimulates healthy hair follicle development.
3. Give Charity in Silver (Sadaqah)
Weigh the shaved hair on a precision scale and donate the monetary equivalent of its weight in silver to the poor and needy as charitable Sadaqah.
4. Name the Child (Tasmiyah)
Select a good, meaningful Islamic name on or before the 7th day. The Prophet (ﷺ) encouraged names that reflect devotion to Allah, such as Abdullah and Abdur-Rahman, or names of the Prophets and righteous companions.
5. Distribute the Aqeeqah Meat
Divide the meat into three portions:
One-third for the family and parents.
One-third as gifts for extended family, friends, and neighbors.
One-third as charity for the poor, orphans, and underprivileged.
Serving the Aqiqah meat cooked in a shared gathering is highly recommended and aligns with Prophetic hospitality.
Living in the UK, USA, UAE, Canada, or Australia can make arranging a live, Shariah-compliant goat sacrifice challenging. Aqiqah.pk makes it seamless in 4 steps:
Select Your Package Online: Choose Boy or Girl packages (Standard or Premium).
Specify Names & Dates: Enter the baby’s name and preferred Sunnah execution date.
Receive HD Video Proof: Watch your child's name recited live at the moment of slaughter with timestamped HD video verification sent directly via WhatsApp.
Choose Distribution: Have the fresh meat delivered directly to family in Karachi or distributed hygienically to verified needy families and orphanages.