According to the Shafii’ school of jurispudence for those who can afford it and it is makruh (objectionable) not to perform it.

According to the Hanafi school of jurisprudence, it is made compulsory for one that can afford it for Qurban.

Here in Singapore, we take reference from Imam Shafii’ school of thought.

So what is the requirement for both practices?

Aqiqah
– Performed only ONCE in a LIFETIME.
– Performed when one is born in this world. (Usually the parents will pay for it)
– Best to perform 7,14 or 21 days after he/she is born.
– If parents can afford it (before the child reaches puberty (baligh))
– After puberty one can do it by themselves once they can afford it
– It is encourage to do this if you are a new Convert to Islam.
– Can be performed all year round. No restrictions to timing.

Qurban
– Can be performed every year.
– Must be done during the 10, 11, 12 and 13 Zulhijjah of the Hijri Calendar
– One must be able to afford the Sacrifice.

To make it simple, one needs to be able to afford this to perform the Ibadah. Second, take note of the time restrictions. Qurban can only be done in the 4 days as mentioned above.

Now back to the question – Ibadah Qurban or Aqiqah first?

Check with your parents or your elders (if your parents are no longer around), if they have done Aqiqah for you first.

And the answer is…

As Aqiqah is only done once in a lifetime, perform Aqiqah first if you have not done so and perform Qurban after. If you can afford it, do both in the same year. And you can perform Qurban year after year.

We hope this article clarifies this popular question. 

If you wish to perform Aqiqah and Qurban this year, feel free to call our hotline 6871 8744 (Extension 3) / 9828 0447 / 9452 0491

Visit www.aqiqah.sg (for all year round Aqiqah services) or

Visit www.qurban.sg (for Qurban and Aqiqah during the Hajj period)

Jazakallah

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