The Ruling on the 'Id Sacrifice on Behalf of Orphans
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Question:
And may Allah bless you. Honorable Shaykh, a sister says: I am also a widow with orphans. Is the 'Id sacrifice obligatory for them, given that I am not financially able?
Answer:
The 'Id sacrifice is not obligatory, neither for the one who is able nor for the poor person; rather, it is a confirmed recommended practice (sunnah mu'akkadah). It is performed on behalf of the young and the old, the living and the deceased, because it is charity. It brings one closer to Allah (Mighty and Majestic), and it is an act of kindness to people through its meat and benefits. If a person is well-off, he should not leave it out; indeed, some scholars hold that it is obligatory for the rich person. However, the correct and stronger position is that it is a confirmed recommended practice and not obligatory.
And may Allah bless you. Honorable Shaykh, a sister says: I am also a widow with orphans. Is the 'Id sacrifice obligatory for them, given that I am not financially able?
Answer:
The 'Id sacrifice is not obligatory, neither for the one who is able nor for the poor person; rather, it is a confirmed recommended practice (sunnah mu'akkadah). It is performed on behalf of the young and the old, the living and the deceased, because it is charity. It brings one closer to Allah (Mighty and Majestic), and it is an act of kindness to people through its meat and benefits. If a person is well-off, he should not leave it out; indeed, some scholars hold that it is obligatory for the rich person. However, the correct and stronger position is that it is a confirmed recommended practice and not obligatory.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/190 — archive.org (16:48)
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