Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, "Neither Fara' nor 'Atira) is permissible)." Al-Fara' was the first offspring (they got of camels or sheep) which they (pagans) used to offer (as a sacrifice) to their idols. 'Atira was (a sheep which used to be slaughtered) during the month of Rajab.
— Sahih Bukhari, Volume 7, Book 66: Sacrifice on Occasion of Birth (`Aqiqa), Hadith #383
Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet said, "Neither Fara' nor 'Atira) is permissible)." Al-Fara' was the first offspring (they got of camels or sheep) which they (pagans) used to offer (as a sacrifice) to their idols. 'Atira was (a sheep which used to be slaughtered) during the month of Rajab.
This hadith is from the book of Sacrifice on Occasion of Birth (`Aqiqa) in Sahih Bukhari, compiled by Imam al-Bukhari. It is hadith number 383 in book 66 of volume 7.
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