Description
The arrival of a newborn is a blessing that fills hearts with joy. In accordance with the noble Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ, and to make it easier for you to give thanks for this great blessing, Qatra Foundation offers you an opportunity for ongoing reward and blessings for your child through the “Aqiqah in Africa” project.
We take care of all the preparation and distribution on your behalf, transforming your Aqiqah into a source of relief that satisfies the hunger of the poor and needy in remote African villages, where meat is rarely available except during scarce seasonal occasions.
Implementation Location: The most vulnerable villages and communities in Africa
Type of SacrificeA sheep or a goat
Approximate Weight: Weighing between 20 and 25 kg.
Sharia Compliance: A healthy, fully intact animal that meets all Islamic requirements regarding age and physical condition.
Total Cost$350 (including the purchase, halal slaughter, cutting, and distribution).
The Impact of Your Aqiqah with Qat
- Reviving and Practicing the Sunnah: Performing the Aqiqah as an act of worship to draw closer to Allah and express gratitude for the safe arrival of your newborn — one sheep for a baby girl and two sheep for a baby boy.
- Feeding Those in Need: Helping to alleviate the hunger of hundreds of children and women in African camps and villages facing severe shortages of food supplies.
- Protection and Blessing: Following the Prophetic guidance by ransoming the newborn and seeking blessings and protection for them through charity from the earliest days of their life.
Transparency and Documentation:
Personalized Documentation: Because this is a sacred trust that we are accountable for, Qatra Foundation is committed to providing you with complete transparency. You will receive personalized visual reports in your newborn’s name, including videos and photos bearing your name or your child’s name, documenting every stage—from selecting the animal and performing the halal slaughter to the field distribution—step by step, so you can be assured that your contribution has reached those in need.
