What is the ruling on offering the 'Id sacrifice on behalf of the deceased?
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Question:
What is the ruling on offering the 'Id sacrifice on behalf of the deceased, O Shaykh?
Answer:
If he offers the sacrifice, I see no harm in it. If he offers it on behalf of himself and his family, both the living and the dead, there is nothing wrong with it. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to offer the sacrifice with two rams: one on behalf of himself and his family, and the other on behalf of those of his Ummah who affirmed the oneness of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). So if a person slaughters a sacrifice on behalf of himself and his family, including his wife, children, and parents, there is nothing wrong with that. Yes.
What is the ruling on offering the 'Id sacrifice on behalf of the deceased, O Shaykh?
Answer:
If he offers the sacrifice, I see no harm in it. If he offers it on behalf of himself and his family, both the living and the dead, there is nothing wrong with it. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to offer the sacrifice with two rams: one on behalf of himself and his family, and the other on behalf of those of his Ummah who affirmed the oneness of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). So if a person slaughters a sacrifice on behalf of himself and his family, including his wife, children, and parents, there is nothing wrong with that. Yes.
Source
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