It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Rafi’ (may Allah be pleased with him) that when Imam Hussain (may Allah be pleased with him) was born, his mother Hazrat Fatimah (may Allah be pleased with her) wanted to perform his ‘aqiqah with two rams. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: Do not perform his ‘aqiqah yet, rather shave his head and give silver in charity equal to the weight of his hair in the way of Allah. Then, upon the birth of Hazrat Hussain (may Allah be pleased with him), Hazrat Fatimah (may Allah be pleased with her) did the same (and the ‘aqiqah was performed by the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) himself).