Sacrificing and slaughter of an animal on the 10th day of Dhu'l Hijjah:

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim


In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful

Sacrificing and slaughter of an animal on the 10th day of Dhu'l Hijjah

Allah (azza wajal) the creator of the sky and earth the day and night has chosen some days over others to gather deeds. Sacrifice is one of these deeds.

Sacrifice on the 10th day has very great reward for those in Hajj and those not in Hajj as well. The timing for sacrifice is in the 10th day and 3 days following (11th, 12th, and 13th) It is to declare one Allah and to thank him and follow Ibrahim (alayhi salam)

Allah (azza wajal) said : “So pray unto thy Lord, and sacrifice.” [108:2]

Allah (azza wajal) said: “Say: Lo! my worship and my sacrifice and my living and my dying are for Allah , Lord of the Worlds.” [6:162]

Some scholars say this is Wajib, but the jimhoor (vast majority) say it is Sunnah Mu’akadah (important sunnah). Either opinion on the importance of sacrifice to those who can afford it is apparent in the prophet’s saying “Whomever plans not to sacrifice let him not come to our prayer area.”

When you sacrifice you say “bismillah Allahu akbar Allahuma 3any wa3an ahl baity”
Translation “In the name of Allah - Allahu akbar - oh Allah this is for me and my family.”

Reputable scholars all agree that doing the sacrifice is better than giving its equivalent, because sacrifice is a worship in and of itself.

Seven people may participate or share in sacrificing a Cow or Camel.

A leader of the household can sacrifice for himself and for his dependants such as children, women and men like the sahabah and salaf used to do. One planning on sacrificing should not cut his hair or nails until sacrifice is complete. This only applies to the head of the house who is paying for the sacrifice and not his dependants.

One should eat a portion of his sacrifice and give a portion to the poor and relatives.

It is not requested that you do it by hand however that is the best, you may oversee the sacrifice as well or if unable give the power to someone to do this for you.

The sacrifice should be done after ‘Eid prayer and you have until three days after, the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) ordered those who sacrificed before prayer to do it again.

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