If the swelling is visible but small, is it acceptable? Likewise, if the tip of the ram's horn is broken but this break is not visible, is it acceptable?
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The questioner : If the "swelling" is visible but small, is it acceptable? Likewise, if the tip of the ram's horn is broken but this break is not visible, since it does not show in sheep due to their small size, is it acceptable?
The Shaykh : If the "swelling" is visible, the people of expertise should be asked: Is this a serious disease? If they say yes, it is a visible disease, and the sheep with the swelling should not be sacrificed. If they say it is not serious, and the sheep has no deficiency in terms of health, energy, or eating, then it may be sacrificed, unless the veterinarians determine that eating its meat is harmful, in which case it should not be sacrificed.
The Shaykh : If the "swelling" is visible, the people of expertise should be asked: Is this a serious disease? If they say yes, it is a visible disease, and the sheep with the swelling should not be sacrificed. If they say it is not serious, and the sheep has no deficiency in terms of health, energy, or eating, then it may be sacrificed, unless the veterinarians determine that eating its meat is harmful, in which case it should not be sacrificed.