able to intercede for his parents on the Judgement Day. (Fatawa Razawiyyah, vol. 20, pp. 596-597)

٭ To perform ‘Aqeeqah on the 7^th day of the birth is a Sunnah and same is preferable. If not performed on the 7^th day, it can be performed on the 14^th or the 21^st day of the birth. (Fatawa Razawiyyah, vol. 20, pp. 586)

٭ Animal for ‘Aqeeqah should meet those conditions which are required in the animal for ritual sacrifice. One can either distribute the uncooked meat to the relatives, friends and poor people; or distribute cooked meat or invite them to the feast, all these conditions are permissible. (Bahar-e-Shari’at, vol. 3, pp. 357)

٭ If not on the 7^th day, ‘Aqeeqah can be done on any other day. Sunnah will get fulfilled. (Bahar-e-Shari’at, vol. 3, pp. 356)

٭ If someone’s ‘Aqeeqah was not performed, it can be performed in youth or even in old age. (Fatawa Razawiyyah, vol. 20, pp. 588)

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب              صَلَّى اللّٰهُ تَعَالٰى عَلٰى مُحَمَّد