Aqiqa (Boy)

Aqiqa: The Prophetic Way to Bless Your New Baby Boy

Honour the blessing of your new baby boy by performing the Sunnah of Aqiqa — a beautiful sacrifice that offers blessings, gives thanks to Allah, and continues the legacy of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

The Prophet ﷺ performed Aqiqa for his grandsons Hasan and Husayn, and it is a Sunnah that all Muslims who are able should follow.

Aisha (RA) narrated: “Slaughter two comparable sheep for a male newborn and one sheep for a female.” (Ahmad and al-Tirmidhi)

The Impact of your donation

£220 – Provide 2 animals for the Aqiqa of your baby boy

When you give:

• Two animals are sacrificed according to strict Islamic guidelines
• The meat is distributed in 2kg portions
• 7–8 vulnerable families receive nourishing food
• A community struggling with hunger is supported in your child’s name

Your Aqiqa becomes both an act of worship and a Sadaqah that helps those who rarely have the opportunity to eat meat.

When should Aqiqa be performed?

Aqiqa can be offered at any point after a child’s birth, but it is recommended to perform it within the first week.

Welcome your baby boy into the world with gratitude and mercy, giving thanks to Allah for this precious gift.

How we perform your Aqiqa

For 35 years, Human Appeal has been performing Aqiqas, helping families honour their children while supporting the poorest communities.

We:

• Work within local communities
• Choose farmers with healthy, well-cared-for animals
• Ensure every slaughter follows strict Islamic guidelines
• Perform your sacrifice within 2–3 weeks of your donation
• Distribute meat directly to families facing hunger

We currently perform Aqiqas in every country in which we work, selecting the location of your Aqiqa based on where the need is greatest.

Keeping you in the loop

Once your Aqiqa has been completed, we will send you a report confirming:

• When the sacrifice was performed
• Where it was carried out
• How many people were nourished in your baby’s name

Your trust is an Amanah, and we honour it.

Our commitment to every donation

When you entrust your child’s Aqiqa to us:

• It is carried out in full accordance with Islamic requirements
• The most vulnerable families are prioritised
• Distribution is handled by local teams who understand community needs
• You receive confirmation once it has been completed

We are committed to ensuring your Aqiqa fulfils both its religious and humanitarian purpose.

Entrust your son’s Aqiqa today

Perform this beautiful Sunnah. Honour the gift of your baby boy. Help families struggling with hunger.

Give your son a beginning rooted in mercy and gratitude.

Donate £220 today to complete your baby boy’s Aqiqa.

Human Appeal is committed to providing aid in the country or programme that you select. In the event we complete the programme, exceed the required funds, or are denied access to a particular country for reasons beyond our control, Human Appeal reserves the right to reallocate your donation to another programme where it is needed most.