The Ruling on Offering the Udhiyah on Behalf of a Deceased Person

Question : On camera.

Answer : Some scholars have said that it is not valid for anyone other than the deceased, meaning it is not prescribed, and they said it is not valid. This is because acts of worship are based on specific textual evidence, and no such evidence has come. They said that it is analogous to charity, because charity has been reported as being done on behalf of the deceased, but this analogy is in an inappropriate place. This is because the purpose of charity, in addition to drawing near to Allah, is purely the benefit of the poor person. As for the udhiyah, the most important thing in it is drawing near to Allah through the slaughter. Yes.