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     Performing Aqeeqah for Oneself and Older                  Children, and Borrowing for It Aqeeqah is the sacrifice offered on behalf of a newborn as an expression of gratitude to Allah for the blessing of a child. It is an established Sunnah in Islam and is accompanied by other recommended practices, such as naming the child and removing the newborn’s hair. When Should Aqeeqah Be Performed? The Sunnah is to perform the aqeeqah on the seventh day after the child’s birth . If you cannot do it on the seventh day, you may perform it later when circumstances allow. For a boy, two sheep or goats are traditionally offered, while for a girl, one sheep or goat is offered, based on the well-known hadith regarding aqeeqah. The important point is that aqeeqah is a Sunnah and should not become a source of unnecessary hardship for the family. What About Performing Aqeeqah for an Older Child? If aqeeqah was not performed during childhood...

  It Is Mustahabb to Isolate Oneself at Times of Tribulation When a Muslim Fears for His Religious Commitment Islam teaches the believer to protect his faith, especially during times of fitnah (tribulation, confusion, and widespread trials) . When a person fears that remaining involved in a particular environment may weaken his faith, lead him toward sin, or cause him to compromise his religious commitment, it can be mustahabb (recommended) for him to distance himself from that environment. This does not mean that Islam encourages a person to abandon society without reason. Rather, it is a form of protecting one’s deen, heart, and obedience to Allah when serious trials become difficult to withstand. What Is Meant by Fitnah? Fitnah can include situations in which truth and falsehood become confused, sins become widespread, religious values are mocked or neglected, or a person is repeatedly exposed to influences that threaten his faith. The Prophet ﷺ warned believers about such tim...