Requirements for an Aqeeqah animal are the same as a Qurbani animal
Question
I intend performing Aqeeqah for my newborn child. Does the sheep, which I wish to slaughter for Aqeeqah, require a tail?
Answer
The requirements for an Aqeeqah animal are the same as for a Qurbani animal. If 1/3 or more of the tail of the Qurbani animal is cut off, then the animal will not qualify for Qurbani. Likewise, if 1/3 or more of the tail of the Aqeeqah animal is removed, the animal cannot be used for Aqeeqah.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
جنسها وسنها وصفتها اي وهي في الجنس والسن والسلامة من العيوب مثل الاضحية من الانعام من الابل والبقرة والغنم
الفقه الاسلام وادلته ص637 ج3 الاضحية والعقيقة
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- Mufti Mohammed Desai
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