What is the ruling on performing the 'Id sacrifice on behalf of a deceased person?
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The questioner:
He says: Is the 'Id sacrifice obligatory for the deceased?
The Shaykh:
For.
The questioner:
Is the 'Id sacrifice obligatory for the deceased, or for any of his children?
The Shaykh:
On behalf of the deceased. For the deceased. It is not obligatory on behalf of the deceased, no, it is not obligatory unless the deceased left a bequest for it. If the deceased left a bequest for it, then it becomes obligatory and must be carried out. However, if he did not leave a bequest for it, and it is merely a voluntary act by one of his relatives, then it is recommended (mustahabb) and not obligatory.
He says: Is the 'Id sacrifice obligatory for the deceased?
The Shaykh:
For.
The questioner:
Is the 'Id sacrifice obligatory for the deceased, or for any of his children?
The Shaykh:
On behalf of the deceased. For the deceased. It is not obligatory on behalf of the deceased, no, it is not obligatory unless the deceased left a bequest for it. If the deceased left a bequest for it, then it becomes obligatory and must be carried out. However, if he did not leave a bequest for it, and it is merely a voluntary act by one of his relatives, then it is recommended (mustahabb) and not obligatory.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم الأضحية عن الميت؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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