What is the ruling on the slaughtering of animals during 'Id al-Adha and 'Id al-Fitr?
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Question : The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, regarding...
Answer : As for the slaughtering of animals, the slaughtering during 'Id al-Adha is a recommended practice (sunnah), as is well known, because it is among the sacrifices. As for the slaughtering during 'Id al-Fitr, it has been previously indicated that this is among the matters of religious innovation (bid'ah), in which there is nothing but the waste of time and the waste of money.
Answer : As for the slaughtering of animals, the slaughtering during 'Id al-Adha is a recommended practice (sunnah), as is well known, because it is among the sacrifices. As for the slaughtering during 'Id al-Fitr, it has been previously indicated that this is among the matters of religious innovation (bid'ah), in which there is nothing but the waste of time and the waste of money.
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دروس وفتاوى المسجد الحرام لعام 1412 هـ - 2 — binothaimeen.net (1:01:04)
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