Section 1: Slaughtering an animal to celebrate the birth of the child (Aqeeqah) <span class="tip"> [320] This is discussed in detail in the Book of Aqeeqah. </span>

One of the desirable rights of children over their parents is that they slaughter an animal to celebrate their birth. This is the view of the majority of scholars, Maliki, Shafi’i, and Hanbali Madhabs [321] According to the Shafi’i and Hanbali Madhabs, it is a confirmed Sunnah while the Maliki Madhab holds the view that it is recommended. , because the father is obliged to cover the maintenance of his children.