Aqiqah for a boy: fulfill the Sunnah with 2 sheep and receive your video proof
A boy has just been born into your family. Alhamdulillah. It is an immense blessing, and the prophetic tradition invites you to welcome him with a powerful act: the aqiqah. For a boy, the Sunnah recommends sacrificing two sheep. Two animals sacrificed in his name, as a sign of gratitude to Allah, whose meat is shared with those who have nothing.
With Aqiqah.io, that sacrifice is performed in Madagascar in strict accordance with the Sunnah. You receive a personalized video in which your son's name is spoken. No doubt. No uncertainty. Proof that the Sunnah has truly been fulfilled, sent by email and WhatsApp.
What the Sunnah says about the aqiqah for a boy
The distinction between the aqiqah of a boy and that of a girl is established explicitly by the prophetic texts. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
“For the boy, two equivalent sheep, and for the girl, one.”
Reported by Abu Dawud, at-Tirmidhi and Ahmad
Why two sheep for a boy?
That number is not arbitrary. It reflects a symbolic honouring of a boy's birth in Islamic tradition — not a superiority over the girl, but an expression of joy amplified by a doubled act of generosity. Two animals, twice as much meat distributed, twice as many families fed.
The majority of scholars agree that sacrificing two sheep is the recommended Sunnah for a boy, and that a single sheep remains valid if two are not possible. Intention and compliance with the Islamic conditions matter more than quantity.
When should you perform your boy's aqiqah?
The 7th day: the prophetic date
The ideal date is the 7th day after the birth. That is when the Prophet ﷺ recommends combining three acts: the aqiqah, shaving the newborn's hair, and choosing his name. Together, these three gestures mark the child's official entry into the community of believers.
The 14th or the 21st day: valid alternatives
If the 7th day is not possible for practical or financial reasons, the 14th or the 21st day are alternatives recognised by the Sunnah. The Prophet ﷺ himself specified these times, showing that flexibility is an integral part of this practice.
After these dates: it is never too late
If the aqiqah was not performed in the first days, it can be performed at any point until the boy reaches puberty. Some scholars even allow it to be performed later in the child's life, or an adult to perform it for himself if his parents did not. Do not give up this Sunnah over a question of timing.
Why choose Aqiqah.io for your boy's aqiqah?
Muslim Hands sends you a certificate and a photo, within one to two months. At Aqiqah.io, you receive a personalized video within hours of the sacrifice, with your son's name clearly spoken. That is not the same level of transparency. And you deserve better.
Video proof: your certainty that the Sunnah has been fulfilled
It is the difference our 6,000+ contributors mention again and again in their reviews. When your aqiqah is performed, you receive by email and WhatsApp a video in which your son is named at the moment of the sacrifice. You see the two sheep. You hear the name. You have the proof.
Two sheep, not one: the Sunnah respected in full
Some providers offer the boy's aqiqah with a single sheep to keep costs down. At Aqiqah.io, the boy's aqiqah is performed with two sheep, in accordance with the prophetic Sunnah. No compromise on religious compliance.
Supervision by local scholars (ulama)
Every sacrifice is supervised by a member of the Jamiatul Ulama of Madagascar. The animals are over one year old, the people performing the sacrifice are Muslim, and the conditions of Islamic validity are checked for every sacrifice. Compliance is not a marketing argument at Aqiqah.io — it is an obligation we take seriously.
The meat distributed in full in Madagascar
The two sheep sacrificed for your boy are not stored, resold or eaten by our team. The meat is distributed in full to families in need in Madagascar. By performing your son's aqiqah, you feed families who have access to meat only very rarely. It is the social dimension of this act of worship taken to its fullest.
How do you order your boy's aqiqah with Aqiqah.io?
Step 1: Place your order online
Go to our offerings page, select the boy's aqiqah (2 sheep), enter your son's name to be mentioned during the sacrifice, and complete your order with secure payment. The whole thing takes less than 3 minutes.
Step 2: Our team coordinates the sacrifice
Your order is passed to our field team in Madagascar. If you would like the aqiqah performed on a specific date — the 7th day after the birth, for example — say so in your order and we will do our utmost to meet it.
Step 3: You receive your personalized video
Within hours of the two sheep being sacrificed, you receive your personalized video by email and WhatsApp. Your son's name is spoken. You see the sacrifice. You have the proof.
Step 4: The meat feeds families in Madagascar
All of the meat from the two sheep is distributed by our team to Malagasy families in need. Your son arrives in this world and his arrival already translates into a concrete act of generosity towards people who need it.
What they said after their son's aqiqah
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Transparent and sincere
Salam. I find it hard to believe how transparent and sincere this is. I adopted this approach because I feel truly at ease instead of patching things up. At least with Qurban it's clear, clean, unambiguous, and people genuinely benefit from the sacrifice. Thank you
Thank you so much
Jazak'allahou kheyran, thank you so much.
Aïd Moubarak
MashaAllah, taqabalallah. Aïd Moubarak.
Honesty and seriousness
I wanted to thank you immensely for your quick follow-up, your honesty and your seriousness! This was my first experience with you, I was right to trust you and I don't regret anything at all! May ALLAH greatly reward you for this wonderful initiative!
Seriousness of the association
Alhamdulillah the sacrifice went smoothly, the video reassures us and also shows the seriousness of the association. Baraka Allah o fikoum.
Invaluable service
The Qurban service was invaluable to me, especially with the ban on sacrifices in my country this year. Thanks to them, I was able to fulfil this rite with peace of mind. A big thank you also to the communications team, who were impeccable before and after the holiday.
Fast and intuitive
Thank you for your dedication! The purchase is fast and intuitive. May Allah protect your association and all Muslims in need.
A big thank you to Qurban
Qurban has always held a special place in my heart. It's a moment when I refocus on the essentials: faith, self-giving and sharing. A big thank you to QURBAN who allowed us to perform our sacrifice and in a way to witness it through this short video.
Aqiqah for a boy: your questions, our answers
The Sunnah recommends two sheep for a boy. However, if you cannot afford it, a single sheep remains valid according to the majority of scholars. At Aqiqah.io, our boy's aqiqah package includes both sheep, in line with the prophetic recommendation.
Yes. If the aqiqah was not performed at birth, parents can perform it at any point during their son's childhood. Some scholars even allow it to be performed in adulthood. What matters is performing it with a sincere intention.
Yes, it is the heart of our service. When you place your order, you enter the name to be used. That name is spoken by the person performing the sacrifice at the moment of the sacrifice, and you will hear it clearly in the video received by email and WhatsApp.
This is a sensitive question on which scholars differ. Some hold that it is commendable to perform the aqiqah even for a child who died before the 7th day. We advise you to consult a trusted scholar about your specific situation.
No, these two acts are distinct and carry different rulings. The aqiqah is tied to the birth of a child. The qurban of Eid al-Adha is performed during the great Islamic festival by every person who can afford it. One does not substitute for the other.
The meat from the aqiqah is distributed in full, without exception. It is neither sold nor kept by our team. It is a condition we regard as a fundamental Islamic responsibility.
A son has just been born. Begin his life with an act of Sunnah.
The birth of your boy is a blessing. The aqiqah is the way the Prophet ﷺ taught us to welcome him: with gratitude, with generosity, and in sharing. Two sheep sacrificed in his name. Video proof that reaches you within hours. Malagasy families who eat tonight thanks to your act.
Since 2021, our team has supported more than 6,000 families in performing their sacrifices. Every boy's aqiqah is carried out with the same rigour, the same transparency, and the same commitment to the Sunnah.
Your son deserves to have his arrival in this world marked according to the prophetic tradition. We are here to help you do that.
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