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Aqeeqah for adults

· 29 Shawwal 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

We have three grown up daughters.They were all born in the western countries and we could not even remember performing the aqiqa for them. I am wondering if we can now perform the aqiqa for them though they are adults and how to perform it.

Answer

Yes, it is permissible. You will slaughter one sheep or goat for each daughter with the intention of performing aqeeqah for them.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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