Is it permissible for me to offer a sacrifice for my father from my own money?
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The questioner : Is it permissible for me to offer a sacrifice for him from my own money?
The Shaykh : Yes, offering a sacrifice for a deceased person is permissible, just as giving charity on their behalf is. However, it is better to give charity, because charity for the deceased is reported from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), whereas a sacrifice is not reported from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). It is not reported that he sacrificed on behalf of any of his relatives. Therefore, those who permit a sacrifice for the deceased do so by analogy to charity.
The questioner : May Allah reward you, O honorable Shaykh, and may Allah bless you and your uncle and make you beneficial.
The Shaykh : Yes, offering a sacrifice for a deceased person is permissible, just as giving charity on their behalf is. However, it is better to give charity, because charity for the deceased is reported from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), whereas a sacrifice is not reported from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). It is not reported that he sacrificed on behalf of any of his relatives. Therefore, those who permit a sacrifice for the deceased do so by analogy to charity.
The questioner : May Allah reward you, O honorable Shaykh, and may Allah bless you and your uncle and make you beneficial.