Last updated: 14 October 2026 | Written for Eid ul Adha 2027
Qurbani Easy Editorial Team • Advised by our panel of Islamic scholars
Quick Answer: Akika, Aqiqah, Aqeeqah and Haqeeqa are different English spellings of the same word, used for the sacrifice made for a newborn. There is no right spelling; the differences come from how the sound is written in English. Below are the spellings you will meet, and the quick facts about Aqeeqah at Qurbani Easy.
A parent searching for information finds a different spelling on every page, and wonders if they are different things. They are not. The pages of the fatwa sources we opened show the spread: “Questions on aqeeqah”, “Is haqeeqa supposed to be made by the adoptive or biological parents”, “Should the Aqiqah still be performed after the regular prescribed time?” and “Aqeeqah in a divorce situation”.
The spellings
| Spelling | Where you see it |
|---|---|
| Aqeeqah | Fatwa titles, Qurbani Easy pages |
| Aqiqah | Fatwa titles |
| Akika | Another English spelling of the same word |
| Haqeeqa | Used in one Hanafi fatwa title we opened |
Quick facts at Qurbani Easy
- Economy: a she-goat; one name for each goat; video and photographs, with confirmation of completion.
- Standard: a he-goat; one name for each goat; video and photographs, with confirmation of completion.
- Special: a buffalo; up to 7 names; no video or photographs of the sacrifice, only photographs of the meat distribution.
- Booking is open throughout the year; the form has an optional Preferred Date.
- A booking email shows when your payment is confirmed; a confirmation email is sent when the Aqeeqah is completed.
- The meat is 100% distributed to people in need; there is no home delivery.
The questions of when to do the Aqeeqah and who should do it are religious questions; read why the 7th day is considered afzal and who can do the Aqeeqah, which give the sources and show where the schools differ.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related guides: Aqeeqah meaning vs Qurbani meaning; who can do the Aqeeqah.
To arrange one, you can book Aqeeqah online on our website.
Citation Sources
• Muftionline (Hanafi), “Questions on aqeeqah” — islamqa.org — spelling Aqeeqah; the father does it.
• Askimam (Hanafi), “Is haqeeqa supposed to be made by the adoptive or biological parents…” — islamqa.org — spelling Haqeeqa.
• Shafiifiqh.com (Shafi’i), “Should the Aqiqah still be performed after the regular prescribed time?” — islamqa.org — spelling Aqiqah.
This guide states no ruling; the spellings are taken from the titles of the pages we opened. Booking facts come from the Qurbani Easy booking pages.