The view that the 'Id sacrifice is obligatory for the wealthy
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The questioner:
This questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it true that Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (may Allah have mercy on him) holds that the 'Id sacrifice is obligatory for the wealthy?
The Shaykh:
I have not seen this statement of his, yes.
The presenter:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, this questioner says:
The Shaykh:
I think the Hanafis hold that it is obligatory for the wealthy, and that is why you hear the 'Id sermon. Some people say it is obligatory for those of means.
This questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it true that Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah (may Allah have mercy on him) holds that the 'Id sacrifice is obligatory for the wealthy?
The Shaykh:
I have not seen this statement of his, yes.
The presenter:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, this questioner says:
The Shaykh:
I think the Hanafis hold that it is obligatory for the wealthy, and that is why you hear the 'Id sermon. Some people say it is obligatory for those of means.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من باب الحث على الأضحية — islamhouse.com (59:14)
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