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

In another narration from Abu Abdullah عليه السلام, he said: "At the time of performing the Aqiqah, say: 'O Allah سبحانه وتعالى, this is from You سبحانه وتعالى and for You سبحانه وتعالى. It is what You سبحانه وتعالى have granted, and You سبحانه وتعالى are the Giver. O Allah سبحانه وتعالى, accept it from us in accordance with the tradition of Your Prophet صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم. I seek refuge in Allah سبحانه وتعالى from the accursed Satan.' Then mention the child's name, slaughter the animal, and say: 'For You سبحانه وتعالى, I have shed this blood, with no partner for You سبحانه وتعالى. All praise is due to Allah سبحانه وتعالى, the Lord عز وجل of the worlds. O Allah سبحانه وتعالى, drive away from us the accursed Satan.' As for circumcision, it is a Sunnah (recommended practice) for men and an honorable practice (makramah) for women."