The ruling on saying: “I slaughtered for so-and-so when the guest arrived”
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh! Some people say, “I slaughtered for so-and-so” when a guest comes to them. Does this fall under shirk (associating partners with Allah)?
Answer:
No, that is not accurate, because what is accurate is seeking nearness to Allah through worship. Rather, it is an act of hospitality. “I slaughtered for my beloved so-and-so to honor him or for his sake”—this is permissible. In fact, this is honoring the guest, and it is commanded. If one gives in charity for the sake of Allah and the Last Day, let the guest be kept informed.
Honorable Shaykh! Some people say, “I slaughtered for so-and-so” when a guest comes to them. Does this fall under shirk (associating partners with Allah)?
Answer:
No, that is not accurate, because what is accurate is seeking nearness to Allah through worship. Rather, it is an act of hospitality. “I slaughtered for my beloved so-and-so to honor him or for his sake”—this is permissible. In fact, this is honoring the guest, and it is commanded. If one gives in charity for the sake of Allah and the Last Day, let the guest be kept informed.
Source
شرح قرة عيون الموحدين [14] — alfawzan.live (1:06:37)
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