Aqeeqah | Animal Sacrifice - Muslims in Need (MiN)

Understanding Aqeeqah and the Animal Sacrifice

Aqeeqah & Animal Sacrifice

Aqeeqah and Animal Sacrifice both involve the act of sacrificing livestock, but with different intentions. Aqeeqah is specifically for celebrating the birth of a child, following the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), while Animal Sacrifice (such as Sadaqah sacrifice) is a voluntary act done at any time to seek closeness to Allah, blessings, and rewards. Both sacrifices offer immense rewards and help the poor by distributing meat to those in need.

Importance of Aqeeqah

What is Aqeeqah?

Aqeeqah is a form of gratitude for the birth of a child, performed by sacrificing two goats/sheep for a boy and one goat/sheep for a girl, preferably on the seventh day after birth.

"Every baby is held in pledge up to his aqeeqah. So, on his seventh day, sacrifice should be made on his behalf, his head should be shaved, and he should be given a name."
(Abu Dawud)

It’s a highly recommended Sunnah that also serves as a way to provide fresh meat to needy families, sharing the joy of new life with the less fortunate.

How Aqeeqah Helps the Needy

The meat is distributed among the most vulnerable and needy, ensuring they receive fresh, high-quality food. For many, this may be one of the few opportunities to eat meat throughout the year.

Azad
Kashmir

£120 - Large Animal

Jammu
Kashmir

£120 - Small Animal
£245 - Large Animal

Pakistan
a

£120 - Large Animal

Syria

£130

Tanzania

£50

Yemen

£120

Remember to select 2 on the quantity field if the baby is a boy

Meaning and Purpose of Animal Sacrifice

What is Animal Sacrifice?

Unlike Aqeeqah, Animal Sacrifice can be performed at any time of the year for various reasons like seeking Allah’s protection, blessings, or expiation of sins.

"Sadaqah extinguishes sin as water extinguishes fire."
(Abu Dawud)

The act of sacrificing an animal and donating its meat to the needy not only brings spiritual rewards but also provides nourishment for those who might otherwise go without.

Feeding the Needy

How Animal Sacrifice Help the Needy

The meat is distributed among the most vulnerable and needy, ensuring they receive fresh, high-quality food. For many, this may be one of the few opportunities to eat meat throughout the year.

Azad
Kashmir

£120 - Large Animal

Jammu
Kashmir

£120 - Small Animal
£245 - Large Animal

Pakistan
a

£120 - Large Animal

Syria

£130

Tanzania

£50

Yemen

£120

Donation Process

How it Works

The following will show how you can make a Aqeeqah or Animal Sacrifice donation

How You Can Help Today

What Can You Do?

By donating to the Aqeeqah or Animal Sacrifice projects, you can provide nutritious meat to impoverished families while fulfilling a powerful Sunnah.

Take this opportunity to celebrate a special occasion, seek protection and blessings, or honor a loved one by contributing to our Aqeeqah or Animal Sacrifice projects.