Hadiths on Sacrificing for the Newborn

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3 explained prophetic hadiths on "Sacrificing for the Newborn": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

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This category brings together 3 authentic hadiths on the sacrifice of the 'Aqiqah. They report that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) slaughtered a ram for the birth of Al-Hasan and a ram for that of Al-Husayn. One hadith specifies that two sheep are sacrificed for the boy and one for the girl. The last one indicates that the boy's sacrifice takes place on the seventh day, with the shaving of the head.

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Sacrificing for the Newborn

Authentic hadith The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) slaughtered a ram for Al-Hasan and a ram for Al-Husayn for their ‘Aqīqah Authentic hadith The Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) commanded them to slaughter two similar sheep for a boy and one sheep for a girl Authentic hadith A child is held in pledge for his ‘Aqīqah which should be slaughtered on his behalf on the seventh day after his birth, and he should be given a name,

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Mon 21 Jumada al-Awwal
الاثنين 21 جمادى الأولى

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ