Aqiqah – Celebrating Birth Through Sacrifice and Charity

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A Sunnah that welcomes new life with thanks, generosity, and care for others.

A Trust From Allah

Every child is a gift entrusted by Allah.
A source of joy, hope, and responsibility.Aqiqah is how this blessing is received with gratitude and humility.

It is a moment for parents to acknowledge Allah’s favor, express thanks, and begin their child’s life with remembrance and generosity.

Through Aqiqah, the arrival of a child becomes an act of worship, grounded in gratitude and trust in Allah’s protection.

Gratitude Expressed Through Worship

Aqiqah is not a cultural tradition — it is a Sunnah rooted in worship.

Through sacrifice and distribution, parents give thanks to Allah while sharing their joy with others. The meat is distributed to family, friends, and those in need, transforming a personal celebration into an act of care and generosity. Aqiqah reflects the Islamic value of sharing blessings, ensuring that happiness is not kept to oneself but extended to the wider community.

It is an act of worship that combines gratitude, obedience, and compassion.

When Gratitude Reaches Others

When Aqiqah is performed through UMMA, its impact reaches beyond the family.

Families facing hardship receive nutritious meals — often during times of crisis and food insecurity. A moment of joy in one household becomes relief and nourishment for another. Through this shared act, blessings are multiplied and dignity is preserved.

Aqiqah becomes more than a celebration — it becomes a source of hope, sustenance, and connection within the Umma.

Our Impact on the ground

15+

Countries Reached

1M+

Meals Delivered

1K+

Medical Cases

200+

Homes Rebuilt

Our actions focus on 4 core pillars.
Whether it’s hunger, lack of clean water, or the absence of medical care, these challenges can have a devastating and lasting impact on children’s lives.
Hunger
Children are the most vulnerable when it comes to food insecurity. Our Meals of Hope campaigns provide meals to children and their families in war zones and impoverished areas. From Syria to Yemen, we ensure that no child goes to bed hungry.
Healthcare
In conflict zones, children often suffer the most due to the lack of medical care. UMMA Relief funds life-saving surgeries and provides medical treatments for children who would otherwise be left untreated. Every child deserves the chance to grow up healthy and strong.
Water Access
Clean water is a basic need that millions of children lack access to. Through our water initiatives, we are building wells and providing filtration systems so that children and their families can have safe drinking water—reducing the risk of waterborne illnesses.
Education
War and disaster disrupt children’s education, leaving them without the resources to learn. UMMA Relief works to rebuild schools, provide educational materials, and create safe learning spaces so that children can continue their education even in the toughest circumstances.

On the ground where it matters most