Tag Archives: sacrifice

Fatwa on differing on Eid Al-Adha

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Zahid

  Muslims all over the world should follow the hujjaaj in Eid-ul- Adhaa. This is the only opinion that can unite all of the Muslims. The Fuqahaa (RA) (scholars of Fiqh), did not discuss the issue of “ikhtilaaf ulmataali” (the … Continue reading →

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Udhiyah is Sunnah, not Wajib

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Zahid

Question: I am married, praise be to Allah, and I have children. I live in a city other than the city in which my family lives, but on holidays I go to the city where my family is. On ‘Eid-ul-Adha … Continue reading →

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What should be eaten and what should be given away?

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Zahid

fatwa # 36532 Question: What should we do with the udhiyah? Should we divide it into thirds or quarters?. Answer: Praise be to Allaah. It is prescribed for the person who offers the sacrifice to eat some of the meat, … Continue reading →

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Islamic vs. Western slaughter

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Zahid

(Scientific results)  Al Shaddad Bin Aous has quoted this tradition of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) “God calls for mercy in everything, so be merciful when you kill and when you slaughter, sharpen your blade to … Continue reading →

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What should one say when slaughtering the udhiyah?

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Zahid

fatwa # 36733 Question: Is there a specific du’aa’ that I can recite when slaughtering the udhiyah? Answer: Praise be to Allaah. The Sunnah for one who wants to slaughter the udhiyah is to say when slaughtering it: Bismillaah, wa … Continue reading →

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Eid al-Adha History & Origin

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Zahid

Two of the most important Islamic holidays of the year are Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha. While the former marks the end of the long fasting month of Ramadan, Eid-ul-Adha marks the end of Hajj, the sacred pilgrimage to the holy city … Continue reading →

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Rulings of Udhiyah (Sacrifice)

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Zahid

Praise be to Allaah and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allaah, Muhammad, and upon his family and companions. Udhiyah is one of the great rituals of Islam, in which we remember the Unity of Allaah, His blessings … Continue reading →

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