It is narrated from Hazrat Qatadah. He says that until the 'aqiqah is performed for the child, sacrifice does not suffice.

It is narrated from Hazrat Qatadah that he says: Just as "Bismillah" is recited over the sacrifice, in the same way "Bismillah" should be recited over the 'Aqiqah. That is, "Bismillah, this is the 'Aqiqah of so-and-so."

It is narrated from Hazrat Saeed. He says that Hazrat Qatadah was asked how the ‘Aqiqah should be slaughtered. He replied: A person should make the ‘Aqiqah face the Qiblah, then pass the knife over its throat, then say: O Allah! It is from You and for You it is being slaughtered. This is the ‘Aqiqah of so-and-so. Bismillah, Allahu Akbar, then slaughter it.

It is narrated from Hasan that Hazrat Anas bin Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) used to slaughter a camel as 'Aqiqah on behalf of his children.

Hazrat Amr narrates about Hasan and Muhammad that both of them did not hold the opinion of performing 'Aqiqah on behalf of a girl.

It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Wa'il that he said: Neither will 'aqiqah be performed for a girl, nor will guests be invited and honored on her behalf.