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Answers: 1Subcategories: 12Sacrificial Animal & Expiations
There is nothing wrong with the person who has been appointed to slaughter the sacrificial animal cutting his hair during the first ten days of Dhu’l-Hijjah
24,454Can You Offer Udhiyah on behalf of the Dead?
You can offer udhiyah on behalf of the dead: 1- if the udhiyah is offered on their behalf as well as on behalf of the living; 2- if the udhiyah is offered in fulfillment of their last wishes; and 3- . if the udhiyah is offered voluntarily and independently of the living.145,645What Is the Time for Offering Udhiyah?
The time for offering the sacrifice begins after the ‘Eid prayer on ‘Eid al-Adha and ends when the sun sets on the thirteenth of Dhul-Hijjah.97,565For How Many People Is the Udhiyah Sufficient?
One sheep is sufficient as udhiyah for one man and his family and whoever he wants among the Muslims. If two or more people buy a sheep and sacrifice it, that is not sufficient.149,120What Are the Best Animals for Udhiyah?
The best animals for udhiyah are: camels, then cows – if sacrificed on behalf of one person; then sheep; then goats; then one-seventh of a camel; then one-seventh of a cow. The best animals are those which are fat and have more meat, and are physically complete and good looking.48,827A sheep whose fatty tail has been cut off is not fit to be offered as a sacrifice
14,024Is it permissible to share in a sacrifice even if some of them just want the meat?
15,514His sacrificial animal fell and he slaughtered it before it died; does it still count as a sacrifice?
25,134How to Distribute the Meat of the Udhiyah
The command to give the meat of the udhiyah in charity is reported in a number of hadiths, as was the permission to eat some and preserve some. At the very least, a third of the udhiyah should be eaten, a third should be given as gifts and a third should be given in charity.100,719Does Cutting Hair in Dhul Hijjah Invalidate Udhiyah?
If a man removes anything from his hair, nails or skin during the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah, his udhiyah is valid and will be accepted in sha Allah.12,563
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