Distributing ‘Aqiqah meat

Question

Please mention the reference and authenticity of this narration:

It was reported that Sayyidah ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) said concerning the meat of ‘Aqiqah, “It should be cut into pieces , cooked, eaten and also distributed.”

Answer

Imam Abu Bakr ibn Abi Shaybah (rahimahullah) has recorded this statement of Sayyidah ‘Aaishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) with a sound chain.

(Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah, Hadith: 24744 and 24746)

Kindly refer to a Mufti/Darul Ifta for a Fiqh ruling.

And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.

Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala

Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar

Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar