Chapter on Aqiqah, Tahnik, Naming, Kunyah, Shaving the Newborn's Head, Piercing the Ears, and Circumcision

Ammar Al-Sabati reported that Imam عليه السلام was asked about the Aqiqah about when it is slaughtered, should its bones be broken? He عليه السلام replied: "Yes, its bones should be broken, and its meat should be cut up. After the slaughter, you may do with it as you wish."