"It was narrated from ‘Aa’ishah (may Allaah be pleased with her) that the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) commanded them (to slaughter) two sheep of similar type for a boy and one sheep for a girl."
- ​Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, 1513, who said it is hasan saheeh; classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Tirmidhi.

Aqeeqah Sacrifice

Aqeeqah is a great Sunnah. It is part of the legacy inherited from Prophet Ibrahim (peace and blessings be upon him) and a great Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). The Prophet said, “Every boy is mortgaged by his aqeeqah, so slaughter for him on the seventh day, and shave his head, and name him.” (Ibn Majah).

Due to the limited number of grass-fed animals that can be sourced for Aqeeqah, we advise that you make your order in advance. This will help us make proper arrangements to make it happen Insha'Allah. Call us to check for availability.​ Keep in mind that if, for any reason, aqeeqah cannot be done on the seventh day, it can be done on the fourteenth, twenty-first or whenever possible. However, it should not be unnecessarily delayed.

What does it cost?

The average cost of a lamb or a goat is $450 depending on the cutting method.​​​ You can also donate a part of the whole animal to local families. We can take care of distributions insha'Allah. Your lamb/goat will be cut to your specifications, vacuum packed, labeled, and frozen.​ 
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• ​Standard Cut: A standard whole lamb/goat packed includes 4 leg shanks, 2 leg roasts, 2 shoulders, 2 racks, loin chops, and sliced neck. 
• Average Cost: $400 + $85 Processing Fee.

• Custom Cut: This is where you get to tell us exactly how you would like your lamb/goat to be cut. 
• Average Cost: $400 + $120 Processing Fee. 

Organ meats can be added for an extra fee. ​

How Does It Work?​

Reserve & Schedule Your Aqeeqah

Let us know when you would like us to sacrifice your animal. Keep in mind that if, for any reason, aqeeqah cannot be done on the seventh day, it can be done on the fourteenth, twenty-first or whenever possible. However, it should not be unnecessarily delayed.

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Once confirmed with a deposit, we will send you our cutting instructions form to tell us how you want your meat share to be processed. For Aqeeqah sacrifice, it is recommended to pay in full the balance before the animal is sacrificed. 

And We Deliver It to Your Door

When your Aqeeqah meat is ready, we will contact you to schedule your delivery or arrange for a convenient pick-up location. If you would like to donate a part of the meat or the whole Aqeeqah to locally families in our area, let us know if the reservation form. ​

Reserve Yours Today

Aqeeqah Donation

You Can Make a Difference Right Now

Meat share donation will be split between as many families as possible so the impact can be wide spread Insha'Allah. ​​We are working to ensure that everyone will have access to Halal Tayyib wholesome food.

Donating your Aqeeqah to our Meat Shares Donation Program will enable us to continue offering wholesome meat to families in need throughout the year.

​This year is especially difficult as COVID-19 is still affecting vulnerable families in our community. The Corona virus has made it extremely difficult for some families to put food on the table, but your Aqeeqah donation can be a relief for these families who wait patiently for Allah's sustenance to come to them through your hands! Your meat share donation is more important than ever!

Jazakum Allahu Khayran in advance for your generosity and your support! Please share the good work Halal-N-Tayyib Meat Shares is doing with your friends, customers and family members!

Whole Pastured Lamb/Goat Aqeeqah Donation at $450.
Click the Donate button below to continue. ​  ​

Aqeeqah FAQS

What is the ruling on Aqeeqah? 

According to the vast majority of scholars in Islam, aqeeqah is a highly recommended practice (Sunnah). There is, however, a small minority of scholars who consider it obligatory. This is the position of Imam Hasan Al-Basri.

Lastly, the significance of aqeeqah is that it is part of the Abrahamic legacy. Prophet Ibrahim (peace and blessings be upon him) was a man of tawhid (belief in the Oneness of Allah), and his entire life typified that of a perfect muwahhid or monotheist. He abolished sacrifices or rituals to deities other than Allah and allowed sacrifices and prayers to be directed solely to Allah. The rituals associated with aqeeqah, therefore, can be considered as a child’s initiation into the lessons of tawhid.

In short, aqeeqah is a great Sunnah, which all Muslims should practice, especially if they have the means to do so.
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What can I sacrifice for Aqeeqah?

Aqeeqah involves sacrificing a goat or lamb on behalf of the child. It is giving thanks to Allah for the gift of a child. Its meat is distributed to the poor or can be used to arrange a feast to which the poor as well as relatives and friends are invited. The same conditions are stipulated for the ‘aqeeqah as for the udhiyah as far as age and health conditions of the animals: the animal should have reached the right age and should be free of defects . Read more >
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It is reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) sacrificed a goat each for his grandsons Al-Hasan and Al-Husayn. It is recommended that, on the day of aqeeqah, the child is given a good name, his/her head is shaved, and his/her hair is weighed and the equivalent in money of its weight in gold is given in charity. 

When should I sacrifice for Aqeeqah? 

If, for any reason, aqeeqah cannot be done on the seventh day, it can be done on the fourteenth, twenty-first or whenever possible. However, it should not be unnecessarily delayed.
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This fatwa is from Ask the Scholar’s archive and was originally published at an earlier date. Source: Excerpted, with slight modifications, from: www.islam.ca