Aqiqah

The arrival of a baby brings much to think about, from choosing a name to learning how to care for someone who depends on you. There is gratitude in those ordinary responsibilities, alongside the Du’a you make for the life ahead of them. Performing Aqiqah is a Sunnah connected to this beginning, through which a family can give thanks to Allah. 

You may be making arrangements as a new parent or helping your family prepare. Take time to understand the worship you want to fulfil and the service you are choosing. With a newborn to care for, it helps to know what you need to arrange and who you can ask about the sacrifice, timing and distribution. 

Through One Ummah, you can arrange the sacrifice and distribution of meat to households in need. This allows the gratitude within your own family to reach another household in a practical way. Ask Allah to accept what you offer and to place barakah in the life of your child. 

What The Hadeeth Teaches About Aqiqah 

The Hadeeth narrated by Umm Kurz describes two similar sheep for a boy and one for a girl, recorded in Sunan Abi Dawud 2836. These numbers explain the one-animal and two-animal choices on this page. Every child is a blessing for whom we make Du’a and give thanks to Allah. 

A separate Hadeeth in Sunan Abi Dawud 2838 mentions the sacrifice on the seventh day, alongside naming the child and shaving the head. If you hope to arrange it for that day, speak with our team before booking to check what can be accommodated. Selecting a donation amount alone does not confirm a particular slaughter date. 

If you have questions about your circumstances, ask a qualified scholar for guidance. Questions about a missed date or what you can afford deserve an answer suited to your situation. You can then make the practical arrangements with a clearer understanding of what you intend to do. 

Choose Your Aqiqah Option 

The published options are £130 for one animal, £260 for two animals, and £390 for three animals. The one-animal and two-animal choices correspond to the guidance above for a girl and a boy. The three-animal option lets you select that quantity; discuss any separate instructions with the team before proceeding. 

Choose according to the sacrifice you intend to arrange. If you are organising this with a spouse or other relatives, agree the arrangements together so that you know what has already been booked. This can be particularly helpful when several people want to contribute towards welcoming the same child. You may also want to keep a note of the booking for your own records, so that relatives can check the arrangements without having to ask the new parents again. 

Before completing your Aqiqah booking, check any details that matter to your family with One Ummah. You may want to ask about timing or the information needed for the arrangement. Clear answers beforehand help you choose with confidence and allow the team to explain the service accurately. 

Sharing Meat With Another Household 

The FAO’s 2026 global hunger report estimated that around 645 million people faced hunger in 2025. It also reported progress in reducing global hunger, although that progress remained uneven. The figure describes a worldwide need, not the number of people reached through this appeal or a claim that every recipient faces the same conditions. 

One Ummah distributes the meat from its Aqiqah service to families in need. For the person preparing a household meal, meat is something they can use to feed the people in their care. Your celebration can include sharing food with them while respecting their place as parents and carers themselves. 

Share meat with a family in need as you give thanks to Allah for the arrival of a child in your own family. Your intention is to fulfil the Sunnah and share its food. Keep those purposes in mind as you give, with Du’a for the family receiving the meat as well as for your own child. 

Arrange Aqiqah with One Ummah 

In Surah Ibrahim, Ayah 7, Allah teaches the importance of gratitude and promises increase to those who are grateful. Let that reminder shape how you welcome your child and care for others. Giving thanks can remain part of family life well beyond these first arrangements. 

One Ummah’s 100% donation policy includes necessary project delivery costs within designated donations. Core costs are funded separately; external processing fees may apply before receipt. Read the policy and contact the team if you need help before booking. 

For questions about our Aqiqah programme or current giving arrangements, email info@oneummah.org.uk or call 0300 111 3111. Check the approved offer and payment details before confirming a donation. 

Choose your Aqiqah option and arrange a sacrifice to share meat with families in need. May Allah accept it from you, bless your child and guide them throughout their life. Ameen. 

Arrange an Aqiqah.