Is it permissible to borrow money to buy the 'Id sacrifice when one's financial situation is tight?
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Question:
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence, father. This questioner asks: Should I borrow money to buy an 'Id sacrifice, given that my financial circumstances are modest?
Answer:
The scholars say that if he borrows, that would be good, because it is a confirmed sunnah (recommended practice). So if he is able to repay and he borrows, that is better and more preferable.
May Allah reward you, Your Eminence, father. This questioner asks: Should I borrow money to buy an 'Id sacrifice, given that my financial circumstances are modest?
Answer:
The scholars say that if he borrows, that would be good, because it is a confirmed sunnah (recommended practice). So if he is able to repay and he borrows, that is better and more preferable.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/1192] هل يجوز الاقتراض لشراء الأضحية مع ضيق الحال؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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