The Prescribed Method of Slaughtering the Pilgrim’s Sacrifice and How It Is Distributed?
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Question : Yes, may Allah reward you. Regarding, Honorable Shaykh Muhammad (may Allah preserve you), the prescribed method of slaughter and what is prescribed in its distribution for the pilgrim?
Answer : The prescribed slaughter is the necking of camels. One necks it while it is standing with its left hand tied, approaching it from its right side and stabbing it with a spear, that is, with a knife or something similar that is strong and sharp. One stabs it with the spear in the hollow between the base of the neck and the shoulder, until it severs its jugular veins. The jugular veins are the two thick vessels surrounding the windpipe. In this state, if the blood spurts from them along with these two vessels, it will fall to the ground. Allah the Exalted said:[Al-Hajj 22:36] meaning it fell to the ground; its falling will be from its left side, because its left hand is tied. If one is unable to neck it in this manner, let him neck it while it is restrained. Welcome. By the saying of Allah, Blessed and Exalted is He: [At-Taghabun 64:16].
This is regarding camels. As for cattle and sheep, they are slaughtered by passing the knife over their neck, from the head, until it severs the two jugular veins, which are the two thick vessels surrounding the windpipe. The blood must flow from them. It is necessary for the blood to flow. By the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):Sahih Ibn Hibban 49:4
One must say "Bismillah" (In the name of Allah) at the time of slaughter. It is better to complete that by saying "Allahu Akbar, O Allah, this is from You and for You. O Allah, accept it from me." So the remembrance of Allah the Exalted for the sacrificial animal is as follows: "Bismillah, Allahu Akbar, O Allah, this is from You and for You, O Allah, accept it from me." If one is unable to slaughter it himself, let him appoint someone to slaughter it. And it is forbidden to slaughter it [in a manner other than the prescribed way]. In that case, the invocation of the name is attached to the slaughterer, not the owner of the knife. The invocation is attached to the act of slaughter.
After it cools and is skinned, he takes a portion of it to eat. Then he gives the rest in charity to the poor.
Because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) did not slaughter his sacrificial animals himself. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) had offered one hundred camels as a gift. He slaughtered sixty-three of them with his noble hand, and he gave Ali ibn Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him) the rest to slaughter. And the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) ordered that a piece be taken from each camel, which was placed in a pot and cooked. He ate from its meat and drank from its broth. Yes. In realization of the saying of Allah the Exalted:[Al-Hajj 22:28].
Answer : The prescribed slaughter is the necking of camels. One necks it while it is standing with its left hand tied, approaching it from its right side and stabbing it with a spear, that is, with a knife or something similar that is strong and sharp. One stabs it with the spear in the hollow between the base of the neck and the shoulder, until it severs its jugular veins. The jugular veins are the two thick vessels surrounding the windpipe. In this state, if the blood spurts from them along with these two vessels, it will fall to the ground. Allah the Exalted said:
and when they are [lifeless] on their sides
فَإِذَا وَجَبَتْ جُنُوبُهَاSo fear Allah as much as you are able
فَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ مَا اسْتَطَعْتُمْThis is regarding camels. As for cattle and sheep, they are slaughtered by passing the knife over their neck, from the head, until it severs the two jugular veins, which are the two thick vessels surrounding the windpipe. The blood must flow from them. It is necessary for the blood to flow. By the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him):
(peace and blessings be upon him and his family) whatever causes the blood to flow and the name of Allah is mentioned over it, eat it.
صلى الله عليه وعلى آله وسلم ما أنهر الدم وذكر اسم الله عليه فكل.except the teeth and the hooves.
إلا السن والظفر.One must say "Bismillah" (In the name of Allah) at the time of slaughter. It is better to complete that by saying "Allahu Akbar, O Allah, this is from You and for You. O Allah, accept it from me." So the remembrance of Allah the Exalted for the sacrificial animal is as follows: "Bismillah, Allahu Akbar, O Allah, this is from You and for You, O Allah, accept it from me." If one is unable to slaughter it himself, let him appoint someone to slaughter it. And it is forbidden to slaughter it [in a manner other than the prescribed way]. In that case, the invocation of the name is attached to the slaughterer, not the owner of the knife. The invocation is attached to the act of slaughter.
After it cools and is skinned, he takes a portion of it to eat. Then he gives the rest in charity to the poor.
Because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) did not slaughter his sacrificial animals himself. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) had offered one hundred camels as a gift. He slaughtered sixty-three of them with his noble hand, and he gave Ali ibn Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him) the rest to slaughter. And the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) ordered that a piece be taken from each camel, which was placed in a pot and cooked. He ate from its meat and drank from its broth. Yes. In realization of the saying of Allah the Exalted:
So eat of them and feed the miserable and poor.
فَكُلُوا مِنْهَا وَأَطْعِمُوا الْبَائِسَ الْفَقِيرَ
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 1326- كيفية الذبح المشروع هدي الحاج وكيفية توزيعه؟ /سؤال على الهاتف 📞 /ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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