Aqiqah Online Service
Aqiqah, in Islamic terminology, is defined as sacrifice of an animal on the occasion of a child’s birth.
The performance of Aqiqah is highly encouraged. It is to be performed by the parents or the guardians of the child. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his companions used to perform Haqiqa when they were bestowed with a newborn.
Conditions for the animal of Aqiqah
The condition of the animals for Aqiqah are the same as the conditions for the animals in Qurbani. The animals to be slaughtered must be a goats, cows or camels. For camels, it must be older than 6 years, for cows the age must be older than 3 years and for goats, it must be older than 2 years. They must be free from any form of handicap such as being blind, sick, limp or undernourished. The animals must be slaughtered in the appropriate humane ways.
Shariah – Permissible Islamic Use of Credit Cards
It is permitted to offer a sacrifice using a credit card as long as you pay your debt before deadline and do not pay interest (riba). Those who do not have the resources to offer a sacrifice are not obliged to do it. Therefore, there is no need to take a loan and distress yourself.