The 'Aqīqa in Islamic Law: A Reconsideration of Early Sources and Relevant Analogues from Jewish Ritual Practice (Article)
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The 'Aqīqa in Islamic Law: A Reconsideration of Early Sources and Relevant Analogues from Jewish Ritual Practice
JONATHAN P. BERKEY
DAVIDSON COLLEGE
THE 'AQĪQA IS A RITUAL SACRIFICE PERFORMED ON BEHALF OF A NEWBORN CHILD IN THE MUSLIM WORLD. IT HAS BEEN DESCRIBED AS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT CEREMONIES SURROUNDING BIRTH AND INFANCY IN ISLAMIC SOCIETY.
This article examines the early history of the 'aqīqa, focusing on its origins and development within Islamic law. It explores how this ritual has been understood and practiced across different regions and time periods.
By analyzing primary sources such as hadith collections, legal texts, and historical accounts, we aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the 'aqīqa's significance in Muslim communities.
Furthermore, the study considers parallels between the 'aqīqa and similar rituals found in other religious traditions, particularly Judaism, highlighting potential influences or shared cultural practices.
Through this analysis, we hope to contribute to a deeper understanding of the role of birth-related ceremonies in shaping social identity and communal bonds within Islamic societies.
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Author(s): A. D. H. Bivar
Source: Journal of the American Oriental Society, Vol. 72, No. 2 (Apr. - Jun., 1952), pp. 86-89
Published by: American Oriental Society
Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/595633
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