The Ruling on Sacrificing on Behalf of the Living and the Dead, and Slaughter for Charity
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Question:
A listener to your program, *Nur 'ala al-Darb*, named Umm 'Adil, sent a question saying: What should one do who spends on the soul of a deceased person with a sacrifice or something similar, such as a meal by slaughtering a sheep or a cow? What is the ruling on this for someone other than the deceased? What does it require of him to do for someone other than the deceased? Is it valid to repeat the Eid al-Adha sacrifice every year? And how many times can it be repeated in a lifetime? These are some of her questions, if you would be so kind, Shaykh 'Abd al-'Aziz.
Answer:
There is no limit to this. He may sacrifice on behalf of the deceased, and he may sacrifice on behalf of the living members of his household, such as slaughtering a sacrifice for himself, for his living parents, and for his household members, including his wife and children. He may also sacrifice on behalf of a deceased person, such as his father, his mother, his maternal aunt, his maternal uncle, or the like. There is no limit to this. If he sacrifices every year, that is good, and the sacrifice is a recommended practice (sunnah) every year. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to sacrifice every year, (peace and blessings be upon him), with two sacrifices: one for himself and his household, and the second for those of his Ummah who have single-mindedly worshipped Allah, (peace and blessings be upon him).
And if one gives charity other than the sacrifice, slaughtering a camel, a cow, a sheep, or a greater number in Ramadan or at other times, intending thereby charity for himself, or for his living or deceased parents, or for others, as charity seeking the reward of Allah and giving it to the poor and the needy, all of this is beneficial. All of this carries much reward. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sunan Ibn Majah 4210Da’if (Darussalam) And Allah the Exalted says: [al-Baqarah: 280], and He the Glorious and Exalted says: [al-Baqarah: 274].
Charity with wealth, whether in currency, sacrificial animals, clothing, or food, is all good if it is intended for the sake of Allah and to draw near to Allah on behalf of the living and the dead, in Ramadan and in other times. Likewise, the sacrifice on the days of sacrifice, on the Day of Sacrifice and the days of Tashriq, these sacrifices are prescribed for Muslims. One sacrifices on behalf of himself and his family, and on behalf of any of his brothers and loved ones he wishes. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good.
A listener to your program, *Nur 'ala al-Darb*, named Umm 'Adil, sent a question saying: What should one do who spends on the soul of a deceased person with a sacrifice or something similar, such as a meal by slaughtering a sheep or a cow? What is the ruling on this for someone other than the deceased? What does it require of him to do for someone other than the deceased? Is it valid to repeat the Eid al-Adha sacrifice every year? And how many times can it be repeated in a lifetime? These are some of her questions, if you would be so kind, Shaykh 'Abd al-'Aziz.
Answer:
There is no limit to this. He may sacrifice on behalf of the deceased, and he may sacrifice on behalf of the living members of his household, such as slaughtering a sacrifice for himself, for his living parents, and for his household members, including his wife and children. He may also sacrifice on behalf of a deceased person, such as his father, his mother, his maternal aunt, his maternal uncle, or the like. There is no limit to this. If he sacrifices every year, that is good, and the sacrifice is a recommended practice (sunnah) every year. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to sacrifice every year, (peace and blessings be upon him), with two sacrifices: one for himself and his household, and the second for those of his Ummah who have single-mindedly worshipped Allah, (peace and blessings be upon him).
And if one gives charity other than the sacrifice, slaughtering a camel, a cow, a sheep, or a greater number in Ramadan or at other times, intending thereby charity for himself, or for his living or deceased parents, or for others, as charity seeking the reward of Allah and giving it to the poor and the needy, all of this is beneficial. All of this carries much reward. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
charity extinguishes bad deeds just as water extinguishes fire
الصدق تطفئ الخطيئة كما يطفئ الماء النارBut if you give [from your right as] charity, then it is better for you, if you only knew.
وَأَنْ تَصَدَّقُوا خَيْرٌ لَكُمْ إِنْ كُنتُمْ تَعْلَمُونَThose who spend their wealth [in Allah 's way] by night and by day, secretly and publicly - they will have their reward with their Lord. And no fear will there be concerning them, nor will they grieve.
الَّذِينَ يُنفِقُونَ أَمْوَالَهُمْ بِاللَّيْلِ وَالنَّهَارِ سِرًّا وَعَلانِيَةً فَلَهُمْ أَجْرُهُمْ عِنْدَ رَبِّهِمْ وَلا خَوْفٌ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلا هُمْ يَحْزَنُونَCharity with wealth, whether in currency, sacrificial animals, clothing, or food, is all good if it is intended for the sake of Allah and to draw near to Allah on behalf of the living and the dead, in Ramadan and in other times. Likewise, the sacrifice on the days of sacrifice, on the Day of Sacrifice and the days of Tashriq, these sacrifices are prescribed for Muslims. One sacrifices on behalf of himself and his family, and on behalf of any of his brothers and loved ones he wishes. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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