٭ If a child has passed away before he reaches the age of seven days and his ‘Aqeeqah had not been performed, this will not affect his ability of intercession, etc. as he has passed away before the time of ‘Aqeeqah. However, if the child whose time of ‘Aqeeqah approached, i.e. the child is 7 days old, and the parents are capable of performing the ‘Aqeeqah but they do not perform it without any valid reason, then the child will not be able to intercede for his parents on the Judgement Day. (Fatawa Razawiyyah, vol. 20, pp. 596-597)

٭ To perform ‘Aqeeqah on the 7^th day of the birth is a Sunnah and same is preferable. If not performed on the 7^th day, it can be performed on the 14^th or the 21^st day of the birth. (Fatawa Razawiyyah, vol. 20, pp. 586)

٭ Animal for ‘Aqeeqah should meet those conditions which are required in the animal for ritual sacrifice. One can either distribute the uncooked meat to the relatives and poor people or distribute cooked meat or invite them to the feast, all these conditions are permissible. (Bahar-e-Shari’at, vol. 3, pp. 357)

٭ If not on the 7^th day, ‘Aqeeqah can be done on any other day. Sunnah will get fulfilled. (Bahar-e-Shari’at, vol. 3, pp. 356)

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