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face the Qiblah. It is Sunnah to say Bismillah Allah Akbar while slaughtering.
The animal should not be slaughtered in the presence
of other animals though the sacrifice will be valid.
The minimum requirement is that at least the word
Allah is mentioned. If one forgets to recite the name of
Allah, the animal sacrifice will be halal. However, if one
deliberately omits the name of Allah, it will be haram
to consume that animal.
The minimum requirement for the slaughter is that the
external jugular veins and the wind-pipe of the animal
is swiftly and completely severed with a sharp tool,
together with invoking the name of Allah Most High. If
only two of the passages and veins are cut, the slaughter will be deemed invalid. If any three of the four are
severed, the slaughter will be valid.
(praiseworthy)-not wajib-for the one who intends to sacrifice to not cut or have hair or clip nails from the first of
Dhu al-Hijjah until the sacrifice is offered. This means that
a person will not be sinning of he does cut his hair or nails
during this time.
The Hanbali School however considers it haram to cut or
clip nails during this time.
Udhiyah /
Qurbani /
The Eid
Sacrifice
in Islam
Rules
&
Regulations
Distribution of Meat
There is no specific injunction concerning to whom the
meat may be distributed. Muslims and non-Muslims,
wealthy and poor alike may be recipients of the sacrificial meat. One may keep all the meat for oneself if he/
she prefers. However, it is preferable to divide it into
three parts; one for the poor, another for friends, relatives, and neighbors, and the third for oneself and family.
The meat, the hide, or any part of the sacrificial animal
cannot be sold to anyone or given as wages to the
butcher or any employee.
Compiled by
Mohamed-Umer Esmail
nuecesmosque.imam@gmail.com
Definition
Slaughtering of certain livestock during the days of Eid
al-Adha following the Sunnah (tradition) of Ibrahim
(alaihis salam) is known as Udhiyah in Islam. Its plural
is Adaahiy. Another term for it is Adha as in Eid alAdha. It is also known as Qurbani in some other languages.
History
It was legislated during the second year of Hijrah
around the same time as the fast of Ramadan, the two
Eids, Zakat al-Fitr, Zakat al-Mal. It is proven through
the Quran, Hadith, and Ijma` (consensus of the Scholars).
Status
According the majority opinion, it is Sunnah Muakkadah (an emphasized Sunnah). Imam Abu Hanifah considered it wajib (obligatory), though some of his students differed with him and considered it an emphasized Sunnah.
Animals of Slaughter
Camels, cattle (including buffaloes), goats, and sheep male
or female may be slaughtered. One goat and sheep will
suffice for one person while one cow, or camel will suffice
for seven people i.e. seven people can share in one cow,
camel sacrifice.
Age of Animals
Camels: At least five years old