What is the ruling on appointing an agent for the 'Id sacrifice if the principal works in a non-Muslim country?
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Question:
A man who works in a non-Muslim country and is married sends money for the 'Id sacrifice to his son in his home country or to his father in his home country, and they slaughter it in his name. Is there anything wrong with that? Is this 'Id sacrifice valid?
Answer:
Yes, this 'Id sacrifice is valid and an act of worship. If he sends the cost of the 'Id sacrifice to his father, and the father acts as his agent, that is a good thing. It revives a recommended practice of a great rite, and appointing an agent is permissible. You may appoint someone to perform the 'Id sacrifice on your behalf in your country and in your home, whether it is your father or someone other than your father.
A man who works in a non-Muslim country and is married sends money for the 'Id sacrifice to his son in his home country or to his father in his home country, and they slaughter it in his name. Is there anything wrong with that? Is this 'Id sacrifice valid?
Answer:
Yes, this 'Id sacrifice is valid and an act of worship. If he sends the cost of the 'Id sacrifice to his father, and the father acts as his agent, that is a good thing. It revives a recommended practice of a great rite, and appointing an agent is permissible. You may appoint someone to perform the 'Id sacrifice on your behalf in your country and in your home, whether it is your father or someone other than your father.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم الوكالة في الأضحية إذا كان الموكِّل يعمل في بلد غير إسلامية؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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