Can we do charity instead of sacrificing?
The main idea of sacrifice is slaughtering specific animals at specific days for the sake of Allah. Therefore, the worship of sacrifice is not accepted to be fulfilled without performing…
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Who Should Sacrifice as a Worship?
In the Qur’an, the Almighty God decrees: “And to every community (ummah) We have appointed time and place of sacrifice[1], so that they might extol the name of God over…
Continue ReadingMentioning God’s name while slaughtering animals
People who say that it is compulsory to mention God’s name while slaughtering animals, show the following verses as evidence: “If you are believers of His evidences, eat the things…
Continue ReadingSacrifice with bank credit
Credit means a loan with interest (riba). Interest is one of the biggest prohibitions of Allah. It is not permissible to get a loan with interest even for offering a…
Continue ReadingMeat of Sacrificials and Non-Muslims
Allah The Almighty ordains as follows about processing the sacrificial meat: “We have appointed sacrificial camels and cattle among the symbols of Allah. There is much good in them for…
Continue ReadingFemale Sheep as Sacrifice
Ewes can also be sacrificed; it is permissible. Some scholars consider that sacrificing ram excels sacrificing ewe, because our Prophet (p.b.u.h.) had rather sacrificed ram. That does not mean sacrificing…
Continue ReadingSacrifice Duty of Travelers
The sect Hanafi considers sacrifice as wajib. According to them, travelers are not responsible for performing the worship of sacrifice. However, it is not wrong to sacrifice at all. According…
Continue ReadingBuying Sacrificial by Kilos
It is permissible, if both the customer and the seller are pleased with this. Allah The Almighty commands: “Oh you who believe, do not consume one another’s wealth unjustly but…
Continue ReadingAge of Sacrificial Animal
Lunar calendar is the basis for calculation of sacrificial. That lasts 354 days. An animal of cattle that was born at Eid al-Adha would have completed its second age two…
Continue ReadingSacrifice for Pilgrimage (Hajj)
There is no such thing as Pilgrimage Sacrificial. All the sects agree upon the fact that there is not an obligatory sacrifice due to performing the Pilgrimage. The sacrifice performed…
Continue ReadingIs it sufficient for two rich persons in one family to offer one sacrifice?
Is it sufficient for two rich persons (husband and wife) in one family to offer one sacrifice, or do they have to offer one per each person? Me and my…
Continue ReadingIs it permitted to sacrifice a horse, a deer or other halal game animals?
Is it permitted to sacrifice a horse, a deer or other halal game animals? You cannot sacrifice a horse, a deer or other game animals like chicken, cock, goose or…
Continue ReadingAccording to which calendar should we calculate the age of an animal?
The age of an animal should be calculated according to the lunar calendar. This is 354 days. An animal, such as cattle born on eid al-adha would reach the age…
Continue ReadingIs it permitted to sacrifice using a credit card?
Is it permitted to sacrifice using a credit card or by installments or by borrowing? It is permitted to offer a sacrifice using a credit card as long as you…
Continue ReadingDo we have to eat meat that has been slaughtered by Muslims only?
What Allah forbids is slaughtering the animals pronouncing the name of any other than Allah, whatever the religious identity of the person is. It is equal whether the person who…
Continue ReadingCan we sacrifice on behalf of the deceased?
Worships are for the alive. A person has no worship left related to him/her after death. The Glorified Allah commands: “And that there is not for man except that…
Continue ReadingDo we have to have spent money on the sacrificial?
You do not have to have spent money on the sacrificial animal. If you receive an animal as a present , it becomes your possession. You may choose to sacrifice…
Continue ReadingCan we sacrifice a pregnant animal?
It is recommended that pregnant animals are not sacrificed. However, the duty of sacrifice is fulfilled.
Continue ReadingCan we sacrifice animals with deciduous (milk) teeth?
Having lost the deciduous (milk) teeth is certain evidence that the animal has completed its first age. However, a one year old animal may still have its deciduous teeth. Therefore,…
Continue ReadingShould I slaughter my sacrificial (qurban) myself?
Although it is a favorable behaviour that a Muslim slaughters the sacrificial himself, it is not obligatory. You can have another person slaughter instead of you, as long as he…
Continue ReadingQualities of Sacrifice
The cattle to be slaughtered should fulfill the following conditions regardless of its price: Sheep and goat should have completed the age of one or sheep should be imposing as…
Continue ReadingDo we have to sacrifice upon buying a new car?
It is natural that human-beings thank Allah for the benefactions He bestowed. This thank can be a valid type of worship; however there is no condition that you should sacrifice…
Continue ReadingHow much wealth should we own to be able to sacrifice?
You should be having 85 grams of gold or equivalent amount of money or goods apart from your debts and basic needs to be responsible for sacrifice. If you are…
Continue ReadingDoes offering one sacrificial suffice for one family?
According to Hanafi sect, every person having the means to sacrifice should offer a sacrifice. On the other hand, majority of scholars consider the task of sacrifice being accomplished by…
Continue ReadingCan we buy sacrifical animal by loaning?
Sacrifice (qurban) means, “Slaughtering specific kinds of animals at specified times for the sake of pleasing Allah, as a worship”. This worship is wajib according to Hanafi madhab and sunnah…
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