The ruling on facing the qiblah during ritual slaughter and the sacrifice of the pilgrimage

Question : Yes. Is it a condition to face the qiblah when slaughtering? Meaning, to direct the animal being slaughtered toward the qiblah?

Answer : The answer is no, it is not a condition. In fact, if someone were to say it is not even a recommended practice (sunnah) at all, until evidence is presented for it, that would be correct, because the apparent indication from the action of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is that he did not do this. He slaughtered sixty-three camels at Mina during the Farewell Pilgrimage, and it is not mentioned that he directed them. He slaughtered the 'Id sacrifice at the 'Id prayer ground, meaning near the 'Id prayer ground, and it is not mentioned that he directed them. However, it may fall under the general rule that one should face the qiblah in every act of worship. In any case, facing the qiblah is not a condition.