It is narrated from Sayyiduna Salman that I heard the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) say: Perform ‘aqiqah on the birth of a boy, remove impurities from him, and sacrifice an animal on his behalf. And I heard the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) say: Giving charity to a poor person earns a single reward, and giving charity to a close relative earns a double reward—one for charity and one for maintaining family ties.