What is your opinion regarding tying the rump of the sacrificial animal so that the animal benefits from it?

The questioner : The scholars of Saudi Arabia have stated that it is not permissible to offer such an animal as a sacrifice. The reason is that, Shaykh, when this type of animal is born, the Australians tie its rump in such a way that the growth of the rump does not extend outward, but rather the animal itself benefits from it. On this basis, the scholars of Saudi Arabia—this is, of course, as reported by Hisham, citing the Saudi Radio—have stated that they do not permit offering a sacrifice with such an animal. Hisham, when he went to the slaughterhouse yesterday, asked them if there was anything of this kind? They said: Yes, the Australian type is present, where the rump is actually tied, so the benefits of the rump, instead of extending outward and not being utilized, are utilized by the animal itself. So what is your opinion, Shaykh, regarding this matter?

The Shaykh : I do not see any obstacle in it.

The questioner : You do not see any obstacle in it, meaning regarding the torture—is there any torture of the sacrificial animal? Is there anything notable regarding this?

The Shaykh : Yes, this is not enhancement or torture; it has no relation to the issue. This is like the one who slaughters the animal with a dull knife!

The questioner: Yes.

The Shaykh : As long as its blood has flowed, it is permissible. But this one who tortures it, he is torturing it.

The questioner : Yes, indeed. As for the permissibility, yes. May Allah reward you with good.