Is it permissible for a son to perform the sacrifice on behalf of his father?
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The Shaykh : Who is the one performing the sacrifice, and who is the one for whom it is performed?
The questioner : The one performing the sacrifice is the son.
The Shaykh : That is, it is permissible as one of the forms of charity.
The questioner : It is charity.
The Shaykh : Yes, exactly.
The questioner : As for it being obligatory.
The Shaykh : No.
The questioner : Is it obligatory?
The Shaykh: Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
The questioner : The one performing the sacrifice is the son.
The Shaykh : That is, it is permissible as one of the forms of charity.
The questioner : It is charity.
The Shaykh : Yes, exactly.
The questioner : As for it being obligatory.
The Shaykh : No.
The questioner : Is it obligatory?
The Shaykh: Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
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