Does the water buffalo fall under the eight categories mentioned in Surat al-An'am?
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The questioner : Peace be upon you.
His EminenceThe Shaykh : The water buffalo differs from the cow in many characteristics, just as the goat differs from the sheep. Allah distinguished between the sheep and the goat in Surat al-An'am, but He did not distinguish between the water buffalo and the cow. Does the water buffalo fall within the eight pairs, making it permissible to offer it as a sacrifice, or is it not permissible?
The Shaykh : If it is among them, then it is among them. If it is not among them, then Allah mentioned what was known to the Arabs, who would prohibit what they wished and permit what they wished. The water buffalo is not known to the Arabs. Yes, it is permissible.
His EminenceThe Shaykh : The water buffalo differs from the cow in many characteristics, just as the goat differs from the sheep. Allah distinguished between the sheep and the goat in Surat al-An'am, but He did not distinguish between the water buffalo and the cow. Does the water buffalo fall within the eight pairs, making it permissible to offer it as a sacrifice, or is it not permissible?
The Shaykh : If it is among them, then it is among them. If it is not among them, then Allah mentioned what was known to the Arabs, who would prohibit what they wished and permit what they wished. The water buffalo is not known to the Arabs. Yes, it is permissible.