When does the time for slaughtering the sacrifice begin and end?
The time for slaughtering the sacrifice will begin after the Eid prayer in places where the Eid prayer is held, and in places where the Eid prayer is not held, it will begin after the time for the Fajr prayer (morning prayer) starts. The sacrifices must be slaughtered during the days of Eid al-Adha. Sacrifices can be slaughtered both at night and during the day within this time frame.
Who is obliged to slaughter a sacrifice?
Every Muslim who is of sound mind, has reached puberty, possesses enough wealth (other than what is needed for basic needs and debt), and is not a traveler, is considered obligated to slaughter a sacrifice. According to this, those who own wealth equivalent to 80.18 grams of gold or its value in money or goods, after covering their basic needs and debts, are required to slaughter a sacrifice.
What qualities should the animals for sacrifice have?
The animal to be sacrificed must be healthy, have complete organs, and be well-fed. Therefore, animals that are extremely ill, weak, emaciated, lame to the point where they cannot reach the slaughtering site, blind in one or both eyes, have broken horns from the root, have cut-off tongues, tails, ears, or teats, or have most or all of their teeth missing, cannot be sacrificed. However, animals that are naturally hornless, slightly cross-eyed, mildly lame, slightly sick, or have one ear pierced or torn, or whose teats are less than half intact, are still fit for sacrifice.
Can giving charity instead of slaughtering a sacrifice fulfill the religious duty?
The act of sacrifice is only considered fulfilled when the designated animal is slaughtered according to the proper procedure. Giving the value of the sacrifice as charity does not fulfill the obligation of the sacrifice. Simply donating the animal as charity without slaughtering it does not count as a sacrifice. Similarly, giving the money for the sacrifice to the poor or charitable organizations does not fulfill the religious duty of sacrificing an animal.
Can others join in on an animal purchased for sacrifice later on?
People who wish to perform the sacrifice can share a large livestock animal with up to 7 people. Such an animal can either be purchased together by up to 7 people, or others can join after the animal has been purchased, provided that the total number of partners does not exceed 7. However, each share in the joint sacrifice must be no less than one-seventh of the animal.
Is it necessary to pray after slaughtering the sacrifice?
There is no specific prayer called the 'sacrifice prayer' in Islam. The belief that such a prayer is a religious requirement is considered incorrect. A person can perform as many voluntary (nafl) prayers as they wish, whether with a reason or without. Therefore, the person who has performed the sacrifice may choose to offer two rak'ahs of voluntary prayer as a way of thanking Allah for the blessing of being able to perform this act of worship.
Is it permissible to buy a sacrifice with a credit card?
A person who is obligated to perform the sacrifice can purchase the animal either in cash or with a credit card, either as a one-time payment or on installments. However, it is important that the credit card bill is paid on time to avoid falling into interest-bearing transactions due to delays. If a sacrifice is purchased with a credit card on an installment plan, and if the bank applies an additional fee for the installment, the sacrifice is still considered valid.
Can a sacrifice be purchased in installments?
Since a product bought through installments becomes the buyer's property, there is no issue with a person who has the financial means to perform the sacrifice purchasing the animal this way and then sacrificing it.
Can a sacrifice be purchased with a bank loan?
A person who intends to perform the sacrifice can purchase it either in cash or by borrowing. However, the loan must not involve any interest. It is not considered religiously appropriate for those who cannot afford the sacrifice on their own to resort to such methods.
Can a sacrifice be performed with money donated by someone else?
If a person receives a donation from their son or another individual, they are considered the rightful owner of the donated money. The person can use this money to purchase a sacrifice and slaughter it. The animal slaughtered with this money is considered a valid sacrifice.
Is there such a thing as a grave or deceased sacrifice?
In Islam, there is no specific type of sacrifice known as a grave sacrifice or deceased sacrifice. If the deceased person did not leave a will, it is not necessary to perform a sacrifice (udhiyye) on their behalf. The sacrifice is only required if explicitly stated in their will.
Can women and unmarried individuals slaughter a sacrifice?
The belief that unmarried individuals cannot perform the sacrifice is incorrect. Similarly, the idea that women cannot carry out the sacrifice is also wrong. Anyone, whether male or female, who has the necessary skills and ability to slaughter the animal can perform the sacrifice.
Does the number of shareholders in a large livestock sacrifice need to be an odd number?
The belief that the number of shareholders in a large livestock sacrifice must be in odd numbers, such as 3, 5, or 7, is incorrect. A large livestock animal can have up to 7 shareholders, but it can also have 6 or fewer. What matters is that each share is no less than one-seventh of the animal.
Does the sacrifice meat have to be distributed to exactly 7 poor people?
The belief that the sacrifice meat must be distributed to exactly 7 poor people is incorrect. After slaughtering the udhiyye (Eid sacrifice), the person can distribute some of the meat to those in need, give some to relatives and neighbors, and keep the remaining portion for their own household. This rule applies to udhiyye sacrifices, not to vows (adak). Organizations that perform the sacrifice on behalf of others (through proxy) should ensure that the meat is distributed according to the commitments they made and not go beyond the designated recipients.
Can someone participate in a sacrifice with the intention of fulfilling a vow (adak) or an aqiqah?
The idea that some of the shareholders in a sacrifice cannot participate with the intention of fulfilling a vow (adak) or an aqiqah is incorrect. As long as each of the shareholders intends to sacrifice for the sake of Allah's pleasure, the sacrifice remains valid, regardless of whether the intention is for a vow (adak) or an aqiqah.
Is the sacrifice of those who are traveling valid?
The belief that the sacrifice of a traveler (seferi) is invalid is incorrect. A person who slaughters a sacrifice while traveling, whether in a village or elsewhere, their sacrifice is valid. If the person later returns to their home during the Eid days, there is no need for them to slaughter another sacrifice.
Should the blood of the sacrifice be smeared on the forehead or on a car tire?
The belief that the blood of the sacrifice should be smeared on the forehead or on items like a car tire is incorrect.
Is there an age requirement for vow (adak), aqiqah, or thanksgiving sacrifices?
The qualities required for the sacrificial animal and the other rulings related to slaughter are the same for all types of sacrifices. Therefore, the belief that there are no age requirements for animals to be slaughtered as vow (adak), aqiqah, or thanksgiving sacrifices is incorrect.
Is it permissible to stun a sacrificial animal with electricity or anesthesia before slaughtering?
The standard method of slaughtering the sacrifice is the classical one. However, in order to minimize the animal's suffering, it is permissible to stun the animal with an electric shock, anesthesia, or a similar method before slaughter. If the animal dies due to the shock before it is slaughtered, it is not considered a valid sacrifice, and its meat is not permissible to eat. For the sacrifice to be valid and its meat to be lawful, the animal must still be alive at the time of slaughter.
Is it permissible for the owner of the sacrifice to sell the meat, skin, and intestines of the animal?
The meat of the sacrifice can be partly or fully consumed by the owner and their household, or given as a gift or charity to others, whether they are rich or poor. However, it is not permissible for the owner to sell any part of the sacrifice, including the meat, offal, skin, wool, or milk. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, 'Whoever sells the skin of their sacrifice has not performed the sacrifice.' Therefore, if the skin or meat is sold, the money obtained should be given as charity.
Is it permissible for organizations conducting proxy sacrifice programs to sell the meat?
Selling the meat of the sacrifice for other purposes goes against the principles of the sacrificial act. It is not correct for individuals or organizations to plan to sell the meat even before the sacrifice is performed. Therefore, organizations that perform the sacrifice on behalf of others must ensure that the slaughter is carried out and that the meat is distributed to those in need before considering any sale. However, if, despite efforts to distribute the meat to the needy, it cannot be delivered due to various reasons and there is a risk of the meat going to waste, then it can be sold, and the proceeds used to provide for the needy in accordance with the intentions of the donors.
