The belief that the 'Id sacrifice is exclusively for the deceased
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Question:
The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, what is the ruling on one who believes that the 'Id sacrifice is exclusively for the deceased? This has been his practice for many years.
Answer:
The 'Id sacrifice is for the living and for the deceased, because it is a charity and a religious rite. One may sacrifice for himself and sacrifice on behalf of a deceased relative or any Muslim, because it is a great religious rite and a charity. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, what is the ruling on one who believes that the 'Id sacrifice is exclusively for the deceased? This has been his practice for many years.
Answer:
The 'Id sacrifice is for the living and for the deceased, because it is a charity and a religious rite. One may sacrifice for himself and sacrifice on behalf of a deceased relative or any Muslim, because it is a great religious rite and a charity. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، برنامج (فتاوى) (143) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان بتاريخ [1437-11-21] - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (43:44)
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