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assalam alaikum

is this is necceary to do Aqeeqa within 7 days or in 14 days ?or shall do it afterword.
jaza kumullahu khair 

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Answer:

Aqiqa in 7 days

In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is no one (no idol, no person, no grave, no prophet, no imam, no dai, nobody!) worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.

Sunan of Abu-Dawood Hadith 2832 Narrated by Samurah ibn Jundub

The Prophet (saws) said: ‘A boy is in pledge for his Aqiqah, sacrifice is made for him on the seventh day, his head is shaved and he is given a name.’

It is Sunnah to offer the Aqiqa sacrifice on the 7^th day of the birth of the child; but if for any reason one is unable to offer it on the 7^th day and wishes to offer it later, it is expected that his sacrifice will be accepted by the Lord Most Merciful.

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah’s Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

Your brother and well wisher in Islam,

Burhan