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Sahih al-Bukhari #5259

Sacrifice on Occasion of Birth (`Aqiqa)
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو النُّعْمَانِ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ زَيْدٍ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ سَلْمَانَ بْنِ عَامِرٍ، قَالَ مَعَ الْغُلاَمِ عَقِيقَةٌ‏.‏ وَقَالَ حَجَّاجٌ حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ أَخْبَرَنَا أَيُّوبُ وَقَتَادَةُ وَهِشَامٌ وَحَبِيبٌ عَنِ ابْنِ سِيرِينَ عَنْ سَلْمَانَ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم‏.‏
Narrated Salman bin 'Amri Ad-Dabbi, the Prophet (ﷺ) said, 'Aqiqa is to be offered for a (newly born) boy.

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the practice of performing 'Aqiqa, a sacrifice made for a newborn boy. This tradition is rooted in gratitude and celebration of the child's birth, reflecting the importance of family and community in Islamic culture. The act of sacrifice symbolizes the joy and blessings that come with new life.

Modern Application

Today, many families continue the tradition of 'Aqiqa to celebrate the birth of a child. This practice not only brings family and friends together but also serves as a reminder of the blessings of parenthood and the importance of sharing joy with the community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Sacrifice (Qurbani) because it discusses the act of offering a sacrifice in celebration of a newborn.

Sacrifice (Qurbani)

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This hadith is #5259 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Sacrifice on Occasion of Birth (`Aqiqa). It is graded Sahih.

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