Sacrificing an animal with a cut-off ear or a small ear by nature
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, what is the ruling on sacrificing an animal with a cut-off ear, and what is the ruling on sacrificing an animal with a small ear by nature?
Answer:
An animal with a small ear by nature is permissible, but it is better to choose one with large, full ears. Otherwise, it is sufficient; an animal with a small ear by nature is acceptable. As for one whose ear has been cut off, if more than half is missing, it is not sufficient. But if half or more remains, there is no harm. However, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Choose the best,” so the more complete the physical form, the stronger the validity.
Honorable Shaykh, what is the ruling on sacrificing an animal with a cut-off ear, and what is the ruling on sacrificing an animal with a small ear by nature?
Answer:
An animal with a small ear by nature is permissible, but it is better to choose one with large, full ears. Otherwise, it is sufficient; an animal with a small ear by nature is acceptable. As for one whose ear has been cut off, if more than half is missing, it is not sufficient. But if half or more remains, there is no harm. However, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Choose the best,” so the more complete the physical form, the stronger the validity.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، باب الأضاحي — islamhouse.com (1:01:28)
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