The Intention of the 'Id Sacrifice on Behalf of the Deceased
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Question:
This questioner says: Shaykh Salih, is it permissible for me to intend the 'Id sacrifice for myself and for my female relatives who have passed away? And will this reward and this merit reach them?
Answer:
If the 'Id sacrifice is a voluntary offering from you and not a bequest, then you may share it with whomever you wish among your relatives and others. The 'Id sacrifice, which is a sheep, suffices for a man and his household, as stated in the hadith. And if you intend it for yourself, for your household, and for whomever you wish, then it is sufficient, and praise be to Allah, the single sheep. As for a bequest, it must be carried out. Yes.
This questioner says: Shaykh Salih, is it permissible for me to intend the 'Id sacrifice for myself and for my female relatives who have passed away? And will this reward and this merit reach them?
Answer:
If the 'Id sacrifice is a voluntary offering from you and not a bequest, then you may share it with whomever you wish among your relatives and others. The 'Id sacrifice, which is a sheep, suffices for a man and his household, as stated in the hadith. And if you intend it for yourself, for your household, and for whomever you wish, then it is sufficient, and praise be to Allah, the single sheep. As for a bequest, it must be carried out. Yes.
Source
قناة «مكة و المدينة»، 22 / فتاوى على الهواء - 18 10 1438هـ _ الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com (6:26)
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