A man has sons with one of his relatives; is the 'Id sacrifice obligatory for them?
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The questioner : Peace be upon you and Allah's mercy.
Your Eminence, a man has sons, some of whom are with him and others are absent in another city for an indefinite period, and they are unmarried. Is the 'Id sacrifice obligatory for them?
The Shaykh : For whom?
The questioner : For the absent sons.
The Shaykh : If they offer the sacrifice, that is better.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : And if they leave off the sacrifice, they owe nothing.
The questioner : Is it not obligatory for them?
The Shaykh : It is not obligatory for them. In fact, the 'Id sacrifice is not obligatory for anyone, ever. The 'Id sacrifice is not obligatory; rather, it is a confirmed sunnah (recommended practice) from the outset.
The questioner : Yes.
Your Eminence, a man has sons, some of whom are with him and others are absent in another city for an indefinite period, and they are unmarried. Is the 'Id sacrifice obligatory for them?
The Shaykh : For whom?
The questioner : For the absent sons.
The Shaykh : If they offer the sacrifice, that is better.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : And if they leave off the sacrifice, they owe nothing.
The questioner : Is it not obligatory for them?
The Shaykh : It is not obligatory for them. In fact, the 'Id sacrifice is not obligatory for anyone, ever. The 'Id sacrifice is not obligatory; rather, it is a confirmed sunnah (recommended practice) from the outset.
The questioner : Yes.