In shāʾ Allāh, we will be continuing from CHAPTER SIX: 'Aqiqah and its Requirements from Tuhfatul Mawdūd bi Ahkāmil-Mawlūd by Imam Ibn al-Qayyim رحمه الله.
We will be covering pages 69–100 and discussing the following points:
• Section 5: Derivation of its Name (p. 69)
• Section 6: Is it Disapproved to Call it Aqiqah? (p. 74)
• Section 7: The Debate Over its Obligation, and the Arguments of Each Side (p. 75)
• Section 8: The Recommended Time for it (p. 83)
• Section 9: Indicating that it is Better than Donating an Equivalent Amount for Charity (p. 86)
• Section 10: Differentiation of Males and Females With Regards to it (p. 89)
• Section 11: The Purpose, Legality and Benefits of 'Aqiqah and Reviving the Sunnah of the Messenger ﷺ (p. 92)
• Section 12: Indicating that Cooking it is Better Than Donating it as Raw Meat (p. 100)
We will be covering pages 69–100 and discussing the following points:
• Section 5: Derivation of its Name (p. 69)
• Section 6: Is it Disapproved to Call it Aqiqah? (p. 74)
• Section 7: The Debate Over its Obligation, and the Arguments of Each Side (p. 75)
• Section 8: The Recommended Time for it (p. 83)
• Section 9: Indicating that it is Better than Donating an Equivalent Amount for Charity (p. 86)
• Section 10: Differentiation of Males and Females With Regards to it (p. 89)
• Section 11: The Purpose, Legality and Benefits of 'Aqiqah and Reviving the Sunnah of the Messenger ﷺ (p. 92)
• Section 12: Indicating that Cooking it is Better Than Donating it as Raw Meat (p. 100)
Sh. al-Islām Ibn Taymiyyah rahimahu’Allah said:
“The servant is commanded that he does not place his trust upon none except Allah, and that he does not desire except toward Him, and that he does not fear except Him, and that he does not act except for Him.”
[Jāmiʿ al-Masāʾil 2/114]
“The servant is commanded that he does not place his trust upon none except Allah, and that he does not desire except toward Him, and that he does not fear except Him, and that he does not act except for Him.”
[Jāmiʿ al-Masāʾil 2/114]
Al Hāfidh Al-Suyuti said Abū Qudāmah said:
“Do not belittle the carriers of knowledge, for Allah did not belittle them when He placed His knowledge with them.”
[Al-Muhawarāt 135]
“Do not belittle the carriers of knowledge, for Allah did not belittle them when He placed His knowledge with them.”
[Al-Muhawarāt 135]
Imām Muhammad Ibn Ṣāliḥ al-Uthaymīn (raḥimahu’Allāh) said:
“Good character with Allah regarding His decrees is that you are pleased with what Allah has decreed for you, that you become tranquil regarding it, and that you know that whatever He—Glorified and Exalted is He—has decreed, He has only decreed for a wisdom and a praiseworthy purpose, for which He deserves praise and thanks.”
[Makārim al-Akhlāq, p. 24]
“Good character with Allah regarding His decrees is that you are pleased with what Allah has decreed for you, that you become tranquil regarding it, and that you know that whatever He—Glorified and Exalted is He—has decreed, He has only decreed for a wisdom and a praiseworthy purpose, for which He deserves praise and thanks.”
[Makārim al-Akhlāq, p. 24]
How is sincerity in seeking knowledge achieved?
Imām Muhammad Ibn Salih al-Uthaymeen (rahimahu’Allah) said:
(1) That he intends by it to carry out the command of Allah, since Allah commanded it, saying:
"So know (O Muhammad ﷺ) that Lâ ilâha illallâh (none has the right to be worshipped but Allah)." (Qur'an 47:19)
(2) That he intends by it to remove ignorance from himself and from others.
(3) That he intends by it to follow the legislation (Sharia) of the Prophet ﷺ.
(4) That he intends by it to protect the legislation (Sharia) and defend it.
Imām Muhammad Ibn Salih al-Uthaymeen (rahimahu’Allah) said:
(1) That he intends by it to carry out the command of Allah, since Allah commanded it, saying:
"So know (O Muhammad ﷺ) that Lâ ilâha illallâh (none has the right to be worshipped but Allah)." (Qur'an 47:19)
(2) That he intends by it to remove ignorance from himself and from others.
(3) That he intends by it to follow the legislation (Sharia) of the Prophet ﷺ.
(4) That he intends by it to protect the legislation (Sharia) and defend it.
Prophetic Examples of Mercy Towards Children by Abu Aisha Yassin
[Khutbah]: Prophetic Examples of Mercy Towards Children by Abu Aisha Yassin
Al-Fudayl bin Iyaad rahimahu’Allah said :
"For a man to show gentleness to the people of his gathering, and to beautify his character with them, is better for him than the standing of his night and the fasting of his day."
[Wafayāt al-Aʿyān 4/48]
"For a man to show gentleness to the people of his gathering, and to beautify his character with them, is better for him than the standing of his night and the fasting of his day."
[Wafayāt al-Aʿyān 4/48]
In shāʾ Allāh, we will be covering from page 89, continuing from Chapter Six: 'Aqiqah and its Requirements from Tuhfatul Mawdūd bi Aḥkāmil-Mawlūd by رحمه الله.
The topics discussed today are:
Section 10: Differentiation of Males and Females — p. 89.
Section 11: The Purpose, Legality, and Benefits of 'Aqiqah and Reviving the Sunnah of the Messenger — p. 92.
Section 12: Indicating that Cooking it is Better Than Donating it as Raw Meat — p. 100.
Section 13: Disapproval of Breaking its Bones — p. 101.
Section 14: The Minimum Acceptable Age of the 'Aqiqah Animal — p. 105.
Section 15: Clarifying That There is One 'Aqiqah Per Person; Seven People Cannot Participate in a Cow or a Camel (Unlike the Udhiyah) — p. 106.
Section 16: Is 'Aqiqah Acceptable with Something Other Than Sheep, Such as Cows and Camels? — p. 107.
Section 17: Clarifying its Recipients; What May be Donated, What May be Given as a Gift, and the Desirability of Giving a Portion to the Delivering Doctor, Nurse, or Midwife — p. 109.
Section 18: Provisions Regarding the Simultaneous Occurrence of the 'Aqiqah and Udhiyah; Does One Suffice for the Other? — p. 112.
Section 19: The Ruling Regarding Those Whose Parents Did Not Perform 'Aqiqah for Them—Should They Perform it for Themselves After Reaching Maturity? — p. 114.
Section 20: Rulings Regarding the 'Aqiqah's Skin and Offal; May They be Sold, or Are They Treated the Same as in the Udhiyah? — p. 116.
Section 21: What Should be Said When Slaughtering the 'Aqiqah.
Section 22: The Reason Why it Should be Performed on the 7th, 14th, or 21st Day after Birth.
Alḥamdulillāh, by the grace and success granted by Allah, we have now covered and discussed all the matters pertaining to the 'Aqiqah.
The topics discussed today are:
Section 10: Differentiation of Males and Females — p. 89.
Section 11: The Purpose, Legality, and Benefits of 'Aqiqah and Reviving the Sunnah of the Messenger — p. 92.
Section 12: Indicating that Cooking it is Better Than Donating it as Raw Meat — p. 100.
Section 13: Disapproval of Breaking its Bones — p. 101.
Section 14: The Minimum Acceptable Age of the 'Aqiqah Animal — p. 105.
Section 15: Clarifying That There is One 'Aqiqah Per Person; Seven People Cannot Participate in a Cow or a Camel (Unlike the Udhiyah) — p. 106.
Section 16: Is 'Aqiqah Acceptable with Something Other Than Sheep, Such as Cows and Camels? — p. 107.
Section 17: Clarifying its Recipients; What May be Donated, What May be Given as a Gift, and the Desirability of Giving a Portion to the Delivering Doctor, Nurse, or Midwife — p. 109.
Section 18: Provisions Regarding the Simultaneous Occurrence of the 'Aqiqah and Udhiyah; Does One Suffice for the Other? — p. 112.
Section 19: The Ruling Regarding Those Whose Parents Did Not Perform 'Aqiqah for Them—Should They Perform it for Themselves After Reaching Maturity? — p. 114.
Section 20: Rulings Regarding the 'Aqiqah's Skin and Offal; May They be Sold, or Are They Treated the Same as in the Udhiyah? — p. 116.
Section 21: What Should be Said When Slaughtering the 'Aqiqah.
Section 22: The Reason Why it Should be Performed on the 7th, 14th, or 21st Day after Birth.
Alḥamdulillāh, by the grace and success granted by Allah, we have now covered and discussed all the matters pertaining to the 'Aqiqah.