Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 39061 — Damage done by animals at night: Abu

Sayyiduna Samurah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "A child is held in pledge for his aqiqah. On the seventh day after the child's birth, (an animal) should be slaughtered on his behalf, his head should be shaved and he should be given a name." It is mentioned that the view of (Imam) Abu Hanifah is: If the aqiqah is not performed on behalf of a child, there is still nothing due from him.