The questioner states that he has been outside Sudan working for three years, and he says:
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The questioner : This questioner is Sudanese, Abu Hudhayfah, and he wrote this question in his own style. He states that he has been outside Sudan working for three years, and he says: I did not perform the obligatory 'Id sacrifice, nor did I appoint anyone to slaughter it on my behalf. Do I owe an expiation? Please inform me of this?
The Shaykh : The correct view is that the 'Id sacrifice is not obligatory, but rather a recommended practice (sunnah). However, it is disliked (makruh) for one who is able to afford it to leave it off. This brother who is away and left the 'Id sacrifice for three years does not commit a sin, because he did not leave off an obligation, but rather left off something that is sought. If it becomes easy for him to do it, he should; if it does not become easy, there is no blame on him. But such people who are away should appoint their relatives to perform the 'Id sacrifice in their country, so that they may have the joy and happiness of their 'Id sacrifice in their country. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you.
The Shaykh : The correct view is that the 'Id sacrifice is not obligatory, but rather a recommended practice (sunnah). However, it is disliked (makruh) for one who is able to afford it to leave it off. This brother who is away and left the 'Id sacrifice for three years does not commit a sin, because he did not leave off an obligation, but rather left off something that is sought. If it becomes easy for him to do it, he should; if it does not become easy, there is no blame on him. But such people who are away should appoint their relatives to perform the 'Id sacrifice in their country, so that they may have the joy and happiness of their 'Id sacrifice in their country. Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you.