Can we perform Qurbani in the name of a 16-month-old child?

Asalam valaikum, Can we do qurbani in my daughter’s name; she is 16 months old and we have done her aqiqa. Also can we do qurbani in my father-in-law’s name who has died 2 years back. Allah hafiz.

Answer:

(Fatwa: 1599/1271/L=1430)

Yes, you can perform Qurbani for your daughter and father in law.

Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best

Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband

This answer was collected from the official ifta website of Darul Uloom Deoband in India.

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