Welcome a new life
with the words it deserves.
Scholar-led Aqeeqah ceremonies with Sheikh Junaid Dar al-Azhary — naming, du'a, head-shaving guidance, and a family address that marks the occasion with the depth it carries in Islamic tradition.
A Prophetic tradition.
A family beginning.
Aqeeqah is the Sunnah practice performed on the occasion of a child's birth — typically on the seventh day. It involves the sacrifice of an animal, the naming of the child, the shaving of the head, and the giving of sadaqah.
Sheikh Junaid brings scholarly authority to a moment many families mark with little guidance. He explains the rulings, leads the du'a, gives the child their name in the traditional manner, and addresses the family — providing a foundation for the child's life in Islam.
No professional, scholar-led Aqeeqah ceremony service currently exists in the UK market. This is that service.
Two animals for a boy, one for a girl. Sheikh Junaid can signpost reputable halal sacrifice providers.
The child is given their name — announced with intention, du'a, and the adhan whispered in the ear.
Sheikh Junaid guides the family through the Sunnah of shaving the head and giving sadaqah equivalent to its weight in silver.
A heartfelt supplication for the child and parents, and an address to the family on the Islamic significance of the occasion.
Every ceremony, every time.
Naming ceremony
The child's name announced with adhan, intention, and du'a — in the presence of the family.
Du'a for the child
A scholar's supplication for the newborn — in Arabic, or bilingually in the premium ceremony.
Head-shaving guidance
Sheikh Junaid guides the family through the Sunnah — practically, and with the rulings explained.
Sadaqah guidance
Advice on the sadaqah equivalent to the weight of the child's hair — and how to fulfil it.
Family address
A short address to the gathered family on the Islamic significance of the occasion and the child's welcome into the community.
Sacrifice signposting
Sheikh Junaid can recommend reputable halal sacrifice providers. The sacrifice itself is not included in the fee.
A ceremony worth the occasion.
- 45-minute online session
- Full guidance for families performing Aqeeqah themselves
- Rulings, timing, sacrifice, naming, sadaqah
- Q&A with Sheikh Junaid
- Sheikh attends in person · London
- Naming, du'a, head-shaving guidance
- Sadaqah advice
- Family address in English
Premium (bilingual Arabic/English, extended family address, Islamic parenting talk, written du'a): £500
- Everything in London ceremony
- Travel included in quote
- Contact office for full quote
Premium from £800. Contact office for a quote.
Mark the arrival properly.
Select a package below, or contact the office for a regional or bespoke enquiry. Ceremonies are available across London — and beyond on request.
Before you book.
When should Aqeeqah be performed?+
The Sunnah is to perform Aqeeqah on the seventh day after birth. If this is not possible, it may be performed on the fourteenth or twenty-first day, or at any later point. It is not too late — Sheikh Junaid will advise on timing at the guidance consultation or pre-ceremony call.
Is the sacrifice arranged through you?+
No. The animal sacrifice is not included in the ceremony fee. Sheikh Junaid can recommend reputable halal sacrifice providers — including those who can arrange same-day or advance slaughter. This will be discussed at booking.
Can the ceremony be held at home?+
Yes — most Aqeeqah ceremonies take place at the family home. Sheikh Junaid is happy to attend at your home in London, or at a venue of your choosing.
What is the Islamic parenting talk in the premium ceremony?+
A short address to the parents — and wider family where appropriate — on the Islamic responsibilities and joys of raising a child in the faith. It is practical, warm, and grounded in scholarship rather than cliché.
Can Sheikh Junaid advise if we want to do it ourselves?+
Yes — the online guidance consultation (£75) is specifically for families who want to perform the Aqeeqah themselves with proper scholarly guidance on the rulings, process, and du'a.