JUG-2026-SFKDBEJHZV
Determining the 7th day for a newborn's aqeeqah
Question
If a baby was born on Monday night at 10:00pm, which day would be the 7th day for aqeeqa — and is the following Monday night counted as Tuesday since the Islamic day begins at night?
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*Wa alikumus salaam.* The following Monday would be the 7th day on which the aqeeqa should be done.
Answered byMufti SajidAuthorized Scholar
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