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Is there any law regarding the milk of a sacrifiicial animal?
As far as I know it is valid to sacrifice a female animal on eid (ewe or cow), who could be lactating. Is there any restriction on using the milk of that animal?
As far as I know it is valid to sacrifice a female animal on eid (ewe or cow), who could be lactating. Is there any restriction on using the milk of that animal?
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Can more than 7 People Share in the Qurbani of a Single Cow?
Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah, I understand that a cow can be divided among up to 7 people. But what if a large extended family wants to participate and mentions more than 7 names? If some of those named are children or elders who are financially dependent, and not paying for a share, is it still...
Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah,
I understand that a cow can be divided among up to 7 people. But what if a large extended family wants to participate and mentions more than 7 names?
If some of those named are children or elders who are financially dependent, and not paying for a share, is it still valid?
Is the rule about 7 people based on names or financial shares?
I want to ensure our Qurbani is valid and not done incorrectly.
Answer from Qur'an and Authentic Sunnah and what Salaf-e-Saliheen used to do.
Jazakum Allahu Khairan.
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About the clipping of nails and cutting of hair during dhul hijjah
Asalamualikum My dad says that he heard a maulana say that in the 10 days of dhul hijjah the ruling of cutting the nails and hair is only for the person performing hajj and in the state of ihram and not applied to the person not performing hajj but intending to sacrifice an animal. So I want to know...
Asalamualikum
My dad says that he heard a maulana say that in the 10 days of dhul hijjah the ruling of cutting the nails and hair is only for the person performing hajj and in the state of ihram and not applied to the person not performing hajj but intending to sacrifice an animal. So I want to know whether this is right or not. And also I have read that it is only for the person paying for the sacrifice or slaughtering himself to not cut hair or nails but the family members on whose behalf the sacrifice is being offered are permissible to cut hair and nails.
So is that true?
Eg if my dad is paying for the udhhiyah on our behalf but we do intend for the sacrifice so is it permissible or not permissible for us to cut the hair or nails?
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Is It Permissible for Two Families to Share One Cow for Qurbani by Splitting the Cost 50/50?
Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah, I have a one focused question and few follow up question which are all part of that question. Let's say, My family and our neighbor's family are purchasing one cow together for Qurbani. Each of us is paying 50%. Is this type of joint Qurbani permissible, or is it con...
Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah,
I have a one focused question and few follow up question which are all part of that question.
Let's say, My family and our neighbor's family are purchasing one cow together for Qurbani. Each of us is paying 50%.
Is this type of joint Qurbani permissible, or is it considered Bid’ah?
each family mention multiple names to the person who slaughtered it for them after it is slaughtered and they are making a dua, is this a valid practice? and if it is, how many names can 2 family mention?
(sorry if this sounds strange as this is something i see often in my country and I'm unable to find evidence from the Qur'an then Authentic Sunnah and Salaf As-Saleheen.
Jazakum Allahu Khairan.
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Should one give charity locally or sacrifice animal in home country?
I have been living in UK and as per state law, one cannot slaughter animals. Some people send money back to their counties e.g Pakistan. I saw a video of Mufti Menk saying that charity should be given to the country charities in which you reside in. Some people become really patriotic on this subjec...
I have been living in UK and as per state law, one cannot slaughter animals. Some people send money back to their counties e.g Pakistan. I saw a video of Mufti Menk saying that charity should be given to the country charities in which you reside in.
Some people become really patriotic on this subject as they would rather send money to someone who they trust and can distribute accordingly, then some people also start converting money e.g I give to charity which is doing 50£ for a portion of cow, however one relative told in Pakistan it is xxx amount which converts into 130£ but it is same portion of cow.
Should one give to charity or to siblings in Muslim county who can do the sunnah?
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What is the minimum age for sarifical animals?
How old must a sheep, cow and camel be in order to meet the requirements for sacrifice on Eid?
How old must a sheep, cow and camel be in order to meet the requirements for sacrifice on Eid?
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Is It OK to donate the meat of two sacrificial goats fully and to keep one?
If my father, my wife and myself conduct qurbani i.e. one goat qurabani per person, is it ok to distribute two out of those three goats in poor and needy and keep one goat for self. Rather than distributing two portions of each goat individually. Its just a semantics question. The intent is the same...
If my father, my wife and myself conduct qurbani i.e. one goat qurabani per person, is it ok to distribute two out of those three goats in poor and needy and keep one goat for self. Rather than distributing two portions of each goat individually. Its just a semantics question. The intent is the same.
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Should I refrain from trimming pubic and facial hair if I want to offer a sacrifrice?
I know you shouldn't cut your nails and hair for Qurbani (sacrifice) but is that including facial and pubic hair? If we can't cut facial and pubic hair, can we just trim it?
I know you shouldn't cut your nails and hair for Qurbani (sacrifice) but is that including facial and pubic hair?
If we can't cut facial and pubic hair, can we just trim it?
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Does Allah command us to view the sacrifice of animal on Eid-Ul-Adha?
On the occasion of Eid-Ul-Adha, has Allah commanded the Muslims to view the sacrifice of the animal on that day? Let's say I have an animal that will be sacrificed on Eid-Ul-Adha and I am not comfortable slaughtering the animal even though I am fit and fine, then does Allah command me to view the sl...
On the occasion of Eid-Ul-Adha, has Allah commanded the Muslims to view the sacrifice of the animal on that day?
Let's say I have an animal that will be sacrificed on Eid-Ul-Adha and I am not comfortable slaughtering the animal even though I am fit and fine, then does Allah command me to view the slaughtering of the animal? If I am fit and fine, then am I obliged to slaughter the animal myself?
Please clarify !!!
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Starting of Eid-Ul-Adha
Who did the first sacrifice to start the ritual of sacrificing animals on Eid-ul-adha? Did it start from the next year after the happenings of Prophet Ibrahim going to sacrifice his son on the hilltop? In short, I want to know when this ritual started.
Who did the first sacrifice to start the ritual of sacrificing animals on Eid-ul-adha?
Did it start from the next year after the happenings of Prophet Ibrahim going to sacrifice his son on the hilltop?
In short, I want to know when this ritual started.
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Mentioning of celebration of Eid-Al-Adha in Quran
I know there is mention of the incident in the Quran where Ibrahim has a dream in which Allah commands him to sacrifice his son, Ismail, as a sign of obedience to God. But I wanted to understand/know if there is any mention of the celebration of Eid-Al-Adha in the Quran to commemorate this incident...
I know there is mention of the incident in the Quran where Ibrahim has a dream in which Allah commands him to sacrifice his son, Ismail, as a sign of obedience to God.
But I wanted to understand/know if there is any mention of the celebration of Eid-Al-Adha in the Quran to commemorate this incident by Muslim followers all around the world every year.
Just want to make it clear that I am not talking about the mentioning of the permission to eat halal animals in the Quran which Allah has made permissible for us but I want to know the mentioning of the ruling to sacrifice halal animals on the occasion of Eid-Al-Adha in Quran. Thank you in advance!
But I wanted to understand/know if there is any mention of the celebration of Eid-Al-Adha in the Quran to commemorate this incident by Muslim followers all around the world every year.
Just want to make it clear that I am not talking about the mentioning of the permission to eat halal animals in the Quran which Allah has made permissible for us but I want to know the mentioning of the ruling to sacrifice halal animals on the occasion of Eid-Al-Adha in Quran. Thank you in advance!
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Is offering a sacrifice on Eid ul Adha required?
I just got into a discussion with someone about this. They told me: Eid ul Adha is soennah Moekkadah, which means it's not mandatory, but recommended. However, they also sendإِنَّا أَعْطَيْنَاكَ الْكَوْثَرَ .1 فَصَلِّ لِرَبِّكَ وَانْحَرْ .2 إِنَّ شَانِئَكَ هُوَ الْأَبْتَرُ .3 1. which urges to me th...
I just got into a discussion with someone about this.
They told me:
Eid ul Adha is soennah Moekkadah, which means it's not mandatory, but recommended.
However, they also sendإِنَّا أَعْطَيْنَاكَ الْكَوْثَرَ .1 فَصَلِّ لِرَبِّكَ وَانْحَرْ .2 إِنَّ شَانِئَكَ هُوَ الْأَبْتَرُ .3 1. which urges to me that it is mandatory.
Some also say that a donation towards a good cause, such as a poor family is also ok.
So what is it? Is it mandatory, or are donations accepted as well?
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Is it impermissible to give qurbani meat to non-Muslims?
Can we give meat of sacrifice on Eid to non-Muslims? I am asking because as far as I know certain charities such as Zakat, Sadqatul Fitr and Kaffarah etc. can only be given to Muslims ( for example see [here][1]). I had decided to only give away meat on Eid ul Azha, but today a poor person I know to...
Can we give meat of sacrifice on Eid to non-Muslims?
I am asking because as far as I know certain charities such as Zakat, Sadqatul Fitr and Kaffarah etc. can only be given to Muslims ( for example see here ).
I had decided to only give away meat on Eid ul Azha, but today a poor person I know to be Christian came to me and I was unsure so I gave him money instead.
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Did women sacrifice?
Did women in the lifetime of Mohammad (peace be upon him) and the Sahabah offer sacrifice on eid azha?
Did women in the lifetime of Mohammad (peace be upon him) and the Sahabah offer sacrifice on eid azha?
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Qurbani from children having enough money!
What is the rule of **Qurbani** for **children** aged below 15 years? Monthly I give some money to my child, now he has more than $4,000 I gave Zakat but not sure about Qurbani, any proof from Quran and/or Sunnah?
What is the rule of **Qurbani** for **children** aged below 15 years?
Monthly I give some money to my child, now he has more than $4,000
I gave Zakat but not sure about Qurbani, any proof from Quran and/or Sunnah?
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If the imam of the Eid al-Adha prayer is poor can he sacrifice an animal in place of somebody else?
Usually the community is only allowed to offer their sacrifice of Eid after the imam of the Eid prayer has offered his sacrifice. My question is if the imam was unable to afford the price of a sheep is it still necessary that he offers the first sacrifice and if so can he offer a sheep in place of s...
Usually the community is only allowed to offer their sacrifice of Eid after the imam of the Eid prayer has offered his sacrifice.
My question is if the imam was unable to afford the price of a sheep is it still necessary that he offers the first sacrifice and if so can he offer a sheep in place of somebody else? (If you could explain the views if different fiqh schools that would be great)
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How many shares for Udhiyyah can a large animal have?
On a large animal, is there a minimum share that it is allowed to be split by for Udhiyyah purposes. I heard somewhere that a large animal can have 7 shares. Is this the max? Authentic sunni sources would be preferred.
On a large animal, is there a minimum share that it is allowed to be split by for Udhiyyah purposes. I heard somewhere that a large animal can have 7 shares. Is this the max? Authentic sunni sources would be preferred.
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What is the authenticity of the hadith prohibiting cutting nails and hairs for those who want to sactifice on eid al-adha?
What is the authenticity and interpretation of the hadith prohibiting cutting nails and hairs for those who want to sacrifice an udhiyyah on eid al-adha? AFAIK this hadith is compiled in Musnad Ahmad and one of the sunan (maybe ibn Majah or an-Nasa'i?) The hadith basically say that a person (man?) w...
What is the authenticity and interpretation of the hadith prohibiting cutting nails and hairs for those who want to sacrifice an udhiyyah on eid al-adha?
AFAIK this hadith is compiled in Musnad Ahmad and one of the sunan (maybe ibn Majah or an-Nasa'i?)
The hadith basically say that a person (man?) who is intending to do the sacrifice (udhiyyah) should stop cutting his nails and hair (until this is done).
I'd like to understand the interpretation from these perspectives:
- if the hadith is authentic how does it go along with the recommendation of being clean (tahara) etc.
- when should one start (leaving hair and nails grow), once the intention or decision is made or at the moment one has bought a sheep or any other valid udhiyyah (is it a niyyah or a qasd matter?)
- When should one cut his hair and nails again, right after the udhiyyah is slaughtered or later or sooner (after Eid prayer, day of Eid)?
- how much should one stick on this and are there conditions allowing not to do so, lets say I just wanted to cut my nails, but if i left them 10 more days they would be too long ...
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Is it mandatory to mention person name for Qurbani?
Till today I know that it is mandatory to mention person name for Qurbani. Just got a pamphlet from a Masjid it says, > According to the Quran and Sunnah it is not necessary to mention you > name for the sacrifice. What is the proof? And what about if I want to sacrifice for my grand parent, means f...
Till today I know that it is mandatory to mention person name for Qurbani.
Just got a pamphlet from a Masjid it says,
> According to the Quran and Sunnah it is not necessary to mention you
> name for the sacrifice.
What is the proof?
And what about if I want to sacrifice for my grand parent, means for dead people?
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What is the basis for giving meat of qurbani as a gift to relatives and friends?
I've often heard that we should divide the meat of qurbani into three parts. 1. one should be eaten yourself and family 2. one should be given to the poor 3. and one should be gifted to relatives and friends I was listening to an online bayan and the imam said that we should eat from the meat of sac...
I've often heard that we should divide the meat of qurbani into three parts.
1. one should be eaten yourself and family
2. one should be given to the poor
3. and one should be gifted to relatives and friends
I was listening to an online bayan and the imam said that we should eat from the meat of sacrifice because of the ayat of sura alhajj
> 28-That they may witness benefits for themselves and mention the name
> of Allah on known days over what He has provided for them of
> [sacrificial] animals. So eat of them and feed the miserable and poor.
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> 36-And the camels and cattle We have appointed for you as among the
> symbols of Allah ; for you therein is good. So mention the name of
> Allah upon them when lined up [for sacrifice]; and when they are
> [lifeless] on their sides, then eat from them and feed the needy and
> the beggar. Thus have We subjected them to you that you may be
> grateful.
This forms the basis of the first two fractions, but where is it written to give meat to friends and relatives?
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