The Ruling on the Udhiyah: Is It Obligatory Every Year?
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Question:
The brother Abu 'Adil says: I have some questions regarding the udhiyah, and I hope Your Eminence the Shaykh will clarify these questions. First, he says: Is the udhiyah obligatory every year?
Answer:
No, the udhiyah is not obligatory unless it is a bequest. If it is a bequest, then it is obligatory to carry it out. But if it is not a bequest, but rather a voluntary act of charity from the Muslim, then it is not obligatory; however, it is a confirmed sunnah (recommended practice). Yes.
The brother Abu 'Adil says: I have some questions regarding the udhiyah, and I hope Your Eminence the Shaykh will clarify these questions. First, he says: Is the udhiyah obligatory every year?
Answer:
No, the udhiyah is not obligatory unless it is a bequest. If it is a bequest, then it is obligatory to carry it out. But if it is not a bequest, but rather a voluntary act of charity from the Muslim, then it is not obligatory; however, it is a confirmed sunnah (recommended practice). Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، برنامج (فتاوى) (189) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان بتاريخ [1440-08-20] - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (9:47)
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