Fatwa #51418 March 2002United States of America

Can you please explain in detail about aqeeqa, about how to perform (e.g for a boy)

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AslamoAlaikum, a) Can you please explain in detail about aqeeqa, about how to perform (e.g for a boy) . b) Can we distribute the raw meat or is it necessary to cook the food and serve it to the guests . c) Also I have been reading different opinions about about the issue of breaking the bones of the animal. What is Hanafi's school ruling about this issue? Jazak Allah Khair

Answer

1. Refer attached.
2. Both are permissible.
3. Please explain what you mean by 'breaking the bones.'

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Moulana Imraan Vawda
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