On which day should aqeeqah be done?

Q: A baby was born at 3 pm on Friday afternoon. When will the 7th day be for the aqeeqah to be done? The next Thursday or Friday?

A: The next Thursday.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)