The Preference of Sacrificing Sheep over Cattle and Camels
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Question:
Which is better for the sacrifice: a ram or a cow?
Answer:
The ram is better; sacrificing with sheep is better. If one sacrifices with a cow or a camel, there is no blame on him. However, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to sacrifice with two rams, and he gave one hundred camels as gifts on the day of the Farewell Pilgrimage.
The point is: sacrificing with sheep is better. Whoever sacrifices with a cow or a camel—a camel for seven people and a cow for seven people—all of it is good.
Which is better for the sacrifice: a ram or a cow?
Answer:
The ram is better; sacrificing with sheep is better. If one sacrifices with a cow or a camel, there is no blame on him. However, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to sacrifice with two rams, and he gave one hundred camels as gifts on the day of the Farewell Pilgrimage.
The point is: sacrificing with sheep is better. Whoever sacrifices with a cow or a camel—a camel for seven people and a cow for seven people—all of it is good.
Source
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