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Can you clarify if performing Chilla - 40th day function - is appropriate in Islam, and what practices are included in Aqeeqah?

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Can you clarify if performing Chilla - 40th day function - is appropriate in Islam, and what practices are included in Aqeeqah?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 3 months ago

Aqeeqa is recommended for every Muslim child on the seventh day after birth, and it can e be done any time after that by slaughtering a sheep or goat or cow or camel and distributing its meat to people.

Chilla has different meanings in different countries and cultures. Please clarify your question and which type of Chilla you are asking about, so that I can try to respond to it.

Wassalam.