Is it permissible to substitute my one male sheep with a young goat? And how old should it be? And is it permissible to perform the 'Aqiqah in the country of residence, or is it obligatory to return to the home country?
Scholars have differed on the sufficiency of animals other than sheep for the . The majority of scholars hold that camels, cattle, and sheep are sufficient, basing their view on the of Anas (may Allah be pleased with him). The Zahiris, however, do not permit this.
The majority of scholars also differed on whether cattle and camels are sufficient for one person or seven. The Shafiis hold that they are sufficient for seven, by analogy with the and Hady sacrifices. The Malikis and Hanbalis, however, maintain that they are sufficient for one. The former opinion is the more apparent one.
The age requirements for the Aqiqah are the same as those for the Udhiyah. The Aqiqah is a . It is recommended for a person whose guardian did not perform the Aqiqah for him to perform it himself whenever it is convenient for him to do so. There is no harm in performing the Aqiqah in a country other than one's own.
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