Sacrifice

Al-Udhiyah refers to the animal (whether a camel, cow or sheep) that is sacrificed as an act of worship to Allaah, during the period from after the Eid prayer on the Day of Nahr (Eid al-Adhaa) un-til the last of the Days of Tashreeq (the 11th, 12th and 13th day of Dhu’l-Hijjah), with the intention of offering sacrifice. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning): “Therefore turn in prayer to your Lord and sacrifice (to Him only).” [al-Kawthar 108:2] Al-Udhiyyah is a confirmed Sunnah according to the majority of scholars. A sheep suffices as a sacrifice for one man and the members of his household and his children The kinds of animals prescribed for sacrifice are camels, cows and sheep. Some of the scholars said that the best sacrifice is camels, then cows, then sheep, then a share in a she-camel or cow, A camel or cow suffices for seven people Conditions of al-Udhiyah: 1- The animal should have reached the required age, which is six months for a lamb, one year for a goat, two years for a cow and five years for a camel. 2- It should be free of any faults, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “There are four that are unacceptable for sacrifice: a one-eyed animal whose defect is obvious, a sick animal whose sickness is obvious, a lame animal whose limp is obvious and an emaciated animal that has no marrow in its bones" It should be sacrificed at the specified time, which is from after the prayer and khutbah of Eid – not from when the time for the prayer and khutbah starts – until before sunset on the last of the days of Tashreeq, which is the 13th day of Dhu’l-Hijjah It is preferable (mustahabb) for the one who intends to sacrifice not to eat anything on that day before he eats from his sacrificial animal, if this is possible. It is better for a person to slaughter the sacrifice himself, but if he does not, it is mustahabb for him to be present when it is slaughtered. It is mustahaab to divide the meat into three: one third to be eat-en, one third to be given as gifts and one third to be given in charity. The scholars agreed that it is not permissible to sell anything from its meat, fat or skin. The butcher should not be given anything of it by way of reward or payment, The Sunnah indicates that the one who wants to offer a sacrifice must refrain from taking anything from his hair, nails or skin from the first day of Dhu’l-Hijjah until he offers his sacrifice.

This episode shows The Rulings on Al-Adh’hiyah according to Quran and Sunnah.

An article in English contains an accurate comparison between the Islamic vs Western method in slaughtering animals which shows that the Islamic one is better.

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjid (may Allah preserve him) shows the opinions of the scholars concerning man's or woman's cutting their hairs and nails if they want to offer a sacrifice.

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed (may Allah preserve him) answer the question about slaughtering one animal for both sacrifice and aqeeqah at the same time. The fatwa also contains the opinion of Sh. Muhammad ibn Ibrahim.

A fatwa translated into English in which Sh. Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjed (may Allah preserve him) states Muslim scholars' opinions about pilgrim's offering a sacrifice while performing rites.

The Book of Hajj and Umrah 11- Al-Hadie (Sacrificed animal in Haj), Ud'hiyah (sacrificed animal in Dul Hijjah), and Aqiqah (Sacrificed animal when having a new baby): An article quoted and translated from the Book of Mukhtasar al-Fiqh al-Islami by Sheikh Muhammad bin Ibrahim al-Tuwaijri - may God protect him - and contains the following elements: • Definition of Al-Hadie. • Definition of Ud'hiyah, its ruling, and the time of slaughtering. •Conditions of Hadie, Ud'hiyah and Aqiqah. • What is forbidden for one who wants to sacrifice. • That which is not part of the sacrifice. • Defining the 'Aqiqah, its ruling and time. • The rule of good news for the newborn. • The time for naming the newborn • Naming the newborn.

An article in Bengali indicates sacrifice definition, virtues, rulings, conditions, times, and how to slughter an animals along with the virtue of slaughtering day, the followng three days, and recommended acts of worship on those entire days, based on Quranic and Sunnah texts.

Rulings and Manners of Sacrifice

An article in Malayalam shows the virtue of the ten first days of Dhul-Hijjah month, the rulings of the sacrifice, and the blessed Eid al-Adha in the light of the Quran and Sunnah

An article in Thai confirms that slaughtering a sacrifice on the Eid is an Islamic rite and recommended act on those being financially able to do it. This article shows in detail the conditions and rulings of slaughtering a sacrifice according to the Quran and Sunnah proofs.

An article in Uyghur talks about the sacrifice in eid through the following points: Legislation and reasons. It also mentions the lessons we may learn from this act of worship as sincerity, strengthening and steadfastness in belief, obeying our parents as Allah ordered, and patience when being afflicted along with other issues in the light of the Qur’an and the prophetic Sunnah.

A book translated into Bengali shows the rulings, manners, and supreme prestige of some blessed days like the first ten days of Dhu al-Hijjah, slaughtering days, and the three days of tashriq.

statement of rules provisions in the Hajj.

A lecture in English delivered by Sh. Muhammad Sayyed Adly in which he explains the meaning of sacrifice and its rulings in Islam.

Simple Article as Questions And Answers About Scarificed Animal

A lecture in English delivered by Sh. Ali At-Tamimi in which he discusses the issue of sacrifice in Eid Al-Adha.

The recommended deeds in Zul Hajja and rulings of the scarificed animal in a simple way

The Virtue of Hajj,urging people to perform it at once whenever they are able and the virtues of the ten days of Zul Hajja