QURBAANI
(4)
by Al-Jamiat
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THE DAYS OF
SACRIFICE
The days of sacrifice are the 10th, 11th and
12th Dhul Hijjah. The actual time commences from after the Eid
salaat and lasts just until before sunset on the 12th Dhul
Hijjah. Although it is permissible to make sacrifice during
the night, it is not advisable.
The best day for the sacrifice is on the day
of Eid, the 10th, then on the 11th and then on the 12th.
Sacrifice made before the Eid salaat is not
valid.
THE SACRIFICIAL
ANIMAL
The following types of animals can be offered
for sacrifice: Camels, oxen, buffaloes, goats and sheep.
Besides these animals, no other animals can
be offered for sacrifice.
A camel has to be at least five years old.
Camels less than five years are not valid for sacrifice. Oxen
and buffaloes must not be less than two years. Goats should be
at least one year old. Goats less than one year are not valid
for sacrificing. Sheep too should be at least one year.
However, if a sheep less than a year is of such a size that it
resembles a sheep of one year then its sacrifice will be
valid. This applies only to sheep.
A camel, ox, cow and buffalo have seven
shares in each. In other words, seven persons may sacrifice a
single one of these animals. One person may also sacrifice the
whole animal for his own sacrifice. A goat or a sheep has only
one share. Hence, a goat or a sheep can be sacrificed on
behalf of only one person.
Source: Jamiatul Ulama (Kwazulu-Natal)
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