Last updated: 2027
Aqiqah is the sacrifice a family offers to thank Allah for the birth of a child. It is a confirmed Sunnah, usually carried out with a goat or a sheep, and the meat is shared so that relatives, neighbours and poor families all have a part in the family’s joy. Many Muslims in India now arrange Aqiqah online. This article explains what Aqiqah is, when it should be done, how many animals are needed for a boy and a girl, and how to book Online Aqiqah in India through Qurbani Easy.
What is Aqiqah?
Aqiqah is the Islamic practice of sacrificing an animal after the birth of a baby and distributing the meat as charity. It is an expression of gratitude to Allah and a way of sharing the new arrival with the wider community, especially those in need.
When Aqiqah should be done
The Sunnah is to perform Aqiqah on the seventh day after the birth. If that is not possible, it may be done on the fourteenth day, the twenty-first day, or later when the family is able. The seventh day is also when the child is traditionally named and the head is shaved.
How many animals for a boy and a girl
The number of animals differs by the sex of the child. Umm Kurz al-Ka’biyyah reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
“Two resembling sheep are to be sacrificed for a boy and one for a girl.” (Jami’ at-Tirmidhi 1516)
So the Aqiqah for a boy is two animals (a goat or a sheep), and for a girl it is one. If a family can only manage one animal for a boy, scholars say that is still acceptable and the Sunnah is fulfilled.
How the Aqiqah meat is shared
The meat of the Aqiqah is usually divided into three parts: one part for the family, one part for relatives, friends and neighbours, and one part for the poor and needy. It may be given cooked or raw.
Why Aqiqah matters
Aqiqah is more than a celebration. It is an act of worship: the family thanks Allah for the child, seeks His protection over the newborn, and turns a private happiness into charity by feeding others. It follows the practice of the Prophet (peace be upon him), who instructed that Aqiqah be offered for the children of his own household.
Booking Online Aqiqah in India with Qurbani Easy
Arranging Aqiqah online removes the work of finding an animal, arranging the slaughter, and organising distribution. With Qurbani Easy the process is:
1. Choose the platform. Start with a service that handles Aqiqah specifically, such as Qurbani Easy.
2. Choose the animals. Select according to the child — two animals for a boy, one for a girl — from goat or sheep.
3. Pay securely. Complete the payment through the platform’s secure gateway.
4. Receive confirmation. After the sacrifice, you receive confirmation with a photo or video as proof, and the meat is distributed to families in need in India.
Is online Aqiqah valid?
Scholars agree that Aqiqah arranged through an online service is valid as long as the conditions are met: the animal is halal and of the right age, the sacrifice is made with the intention of Aqiqah, and the meat is distributed according to Islamic guidance. The method of arranging it — online or in person — does not affect its validity. Platforms like Qurbani Easy are built to keep these conditions in place and to send the donor proof that they were.
Conclusion
Aqiqah is a beautiful Sunnah that marks the birth of a child with gratitude, a prayer for protection, and charity to others. Doing it online makes it easier for families in India to fulfil it properly — with the right number of animals, a Shariah-compliant sacrifice, and the meat reaching families who need it.