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The ruling on slaughtering the 'Id sacrifice before the prayer

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The questioner:
The saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him): “Let him slaughter a sheep; its meat is obligatory.”

The Shaykh:
It is obligatory to follow the prescribed recommended practice.

The questioner:
If Allah wills. Even if he is able.

The Shaykh:
Yes, it is recommended.

The questioner:
Before the prayer.

The Shaykh:
The sunnah (recommended practice) is for him to slaughter in another place; this is the sunnah for him, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Slaughter in another place.”

The questioner:
This is all sunnah; he performs Hajj and wants
Source شرح بلوغ المرام [ ابن باز ] [ الشرح الجديد ]، باب الصيد والذبائح — islamhouse.com (17:22)

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