Aqeeqah is a deeply spiritual Sunnah practice in Islam that marks the celebration of a child’s birth through a specific type of sacrifice. It holds emotional and religious significance and is widely observed across India, including states like Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Hyderabad, Bengal, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, and cities like Bengaluru, Pune, and Old Delhi. In this article Qurbani Easy offers you a complete guide to Aqeeqah with its rules, significance, and how you can perform it online using services like Online Qurbani Donation, Donate Qurbani Online, and Book My Qurbani Online, all with the ease of a click.
What is Aqeeqah?
Aqeeqah is the Islamic tradition of sacrificing an animal for a newborn child as a way of showing gratitude to Allah. It is a sunnah mu’akkadah (highly recommended sunnah) and is mostly performed on the seventh day after the child’s birth. Even if it can also be done later, if the family is unable to do it earlier.
Prophet Muhammad (SAW) said:
“Every child is in pledge for his aqeeqah, which is sacrificed for him on the seventh day, his head is shaved, and he is given a name.” (Sunan Abu Dawood, Hadith 2838)
How Aqeeqah is Performed
For a newborn boy: two animals are sacrificed
For a newborn girl: one animal is sacrificed
These animals must meet the same conditions as those for eid ul adha qurbani, including:
Minimum age requirements
Free from defects, halal slaughter method
This is often referred to as हिस्सा कुर्बानी (hissa qurbani) when a person offers a share in a larger animal
Significance of aqeeqah in islam
Spiritual gratitude: it is a way of thanking Allah for the blessing of a child
Protection from harm: it is believed that aqeeqah protects the boy from misfortunes
sunnah practise: fulfilling the sunnah brings barakah (blessings) into the family
Sharing joy with the needy: meat from the aqeeqah is shared with relatives, neighbours, and the needy, fulfilling both a sacred and social responsibility
Distribution rules of aqeeqah meat
Just like हिस्सा कुर्बानी in eid ul adha, the aqeeqah meat can be split into:
One-third for the poor
One-third for relatives
One-third for your own household
Unlike eid qurbani, it is permissible to cook the meat before distributing.
Rules for aqeeqah in islam
Here are the basic guidelines based on authentic hadith:
Animal type: sheep, buffalo, or other eligible sacrificial animals (excluding any legally restricted types).
Age of animal: minimum age as per Islamic rules (1 year for goats/sheep)
Time: Best on the seventh day, but can also be done later
Naming the child: it’s sunnah to name the child on the seventh day
Shaving head: shave the baby’s head and give sadaqah equal to the weight of the hair in silver
Note: these rulings are based on narrations from Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim
Why Choose Qurbani Easy for Aqeeqah
Qurbani Easy is India’s most transparent online platform for qurbani, aqeeqah, and sadaqah. We help people across India, from Jammu & Kashmir to Kerala, perform their Islamic obligations conveniently.
Our services include:
Book My Qurbani Online
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Online Qurbani Donation
Online Sadaqah Qurbani
Hajj Badal Services
All meat is distributed among deserving families across India with complete transparency and documentation.
How to Book Online Aqeeqah in India?
Performing Aqeeqah online is now extremely simple:
Visit Qurbani Easy Website Choose ‘Aqeeqah Qurbani’ under services
Select your preferred region – Bengaluru Mumbai Delhi Hyderabad Kerala etc.
Pick your package – for boy (2 animals) or girl (1 animal)
Complete payment online
We perform the sacrifice and distribute meat to the needy
You’ll receive:
Proof of Qurbani (photos/videos)
Name of the child announced during the sacrifice
Donation certificate (if required)
Why is Online Aqeeqah Essential in 2025?
Due to urban lifestyles and geographical limitations, many people cannot personally conduct Aqeeqah. Especially those living in cities like Mumbai, Old Delhi, Pune, and Bengaluru, who often rely on online platforms. Qurbani Easy bridges this gap, especially during Eid ul Adha 2025, offering:
100% Shariah-compliant services
Transparent pricing and video Proof
Support for Indian citizens only
Ethical sourcing and distribution within Indian Territory
A Note on India-Only Services
Qurbani Easy does not provide any Qurbani services outside India. Our sacrifice and distribution take place only inside India and are open only to Indian nationals. This ensures:
Legal compliance
Focused transparency
High-quality local distribution
Also, as per Indian regulations, non-India Qurbani is not offered or mentioned on our platform under any circumstance.
Conclusion
Aqeeqah is not just a ritual; it is a beautiful way of showing gratitude to Allah and welcoming a new life into the Ummah. Whether you are in Tamil Nadu, Hyderabad, or Kashmir, or you’re traveling far away and unable to do it yourself, Qurbani Easy is your most trusted partner for shariah-compliant online aqeeqah services.
Book immediately and get the first-of-its-kind transparent qurbani system in the world, built specifically for you.
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