The Ruling on Ritual Slaughter After Achieving a Desired Goal

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the ruling on ritual slaughter in general after achieving a desired goal, as a thanksgiving to Allah?

Answer:
There is no harm in slaughtering for the sake of Allah the Exalted and giving its price in charity; this is an act of worship. If you slaughter it and give its meat in charity to those in need, this is an act of worship, for charity is an act of worship. However, if you slaughter for the rich or for people who are not in need when something that benefits you happens, this is from the permissible things; it is from the permissible things, not an act of worship. For example, if you pass an exam and slaughter an animal, gathering your friends, this is permissible, and for them it is an act of worship. This is a permissible matter. Or if you visit a new house and slaughter an animal, gathering friends and acquaintances who are rich and well-off, this is from the permissible things. Yes.