Is it obligatory for a person to do aqeeqah if he cannot afford it due to financial problem? What should he do?

DWQA QuestionsCategory: MiscellaneousIs it obligatory for a person to do aqeeqah if he cannot afford it due to financial problem? What should he do?
JonSnow Staff asked 4 years ago
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JonSnow Staff answered 4 years ago

It is not obligatory to do Aqeeqah. Qurbani is obligatory if one has the means to do it. As such since aqeeqah is not obligatory, then give some sadaqah in its place. One can also send to India for Aqeeqah: Rs 800 a share.