Sheep marked on their ears without any part of the ear being cut off, but rather a vertical slit in the ear, and this marking is used by shepherds for identification
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The questioner : This is a noble questioner, Ibrahim, who says: Sheep marked on their ears without any part of the ear being cut off, but rather a vertical slit in the ear, and this marking is used by shepherds in sheep to identify them when they go to other shepherds. Does this marking or slit make them unsuitable for the 'Id sacrifice?
The Shaykh : The correct view is that this does not harm, and that a sheep with a cut ear, a cut horn, or a cut tail are all acceptable. However, it is not recommended to sacrifice them due to their defect. The evidence for this is that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sunan Ibn Majah 3144Sahih (Darussalam) In another narration, he was asked what should be avoided in sacrificial animals, and he said: He pointed with his fingers and counted them. This indicates that anything other than these is acceptable. However, what has a defect is undoubtedly disliked, and it should be that the sacrificial animal is in the most complete state possible.
Accordingly, if the ear is slit for marking and it is sacrificed, there is nothing wrong with it. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh : The correct view is that this does not harm, and that a sheep with a cut ear, a cut horn, or a cut tail are all acceptable. However, it is not recommended to sacrifice them due to their defect. The evidence for this is that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
There are four that will not be accepted as sacrifices: The one-eyed animal that is obviously blind in one eye; the sick animal that is obviously sick; the lame animal with an obvious limp; and the animal that is so emaciated that it is as if there is no marrow in its bones.
أربع لا تجوز في الأضاحي العوراء البيّن عورها والمريضة البيّن مرضها والعرجاء البيّن ضلعها والعجفاء التي لا تُنقيFour
أربعAccordingly, if the ear is slit for marking and it is sacrificed, there is nothing wrong with it. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you.