My father passed away this year before Ramadan. Is it permissible for us to offer a sacrifice on his behalf, or is it obligatory that a full year elapse from the time of his death?

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: My father (may Allah have mercy on him) passed away this year before Ramadan. Is it permissible for us to offer a sacrifice on his behalf, or is it obligatory that a full year elapse from the time of his death?

Answer:
No, offer the sacrifice for him. Offer the sacrifice for him and be prompt, for this is a religious observance and it carries great reward as charity. Offer the sacrifice for him. Yes, there is no stipulation regarding death that one must wait a year to offer a sacrifice for the deceased. No, there is no basis for this.