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October, 2011

  • 12 October

    Qurbaani of a frail animal

    Q: Is it permissible to slaughter a frail animal for qurbaani? A: If it is extremely frail then it will not suffice for qurbaani. ولاتجوز العجفاء التي لاتنفي فإن كانت مهزولة فيها بعض الشحم جاز (الفتاوي الهندية 5/298 ) (ويضحي بالجماء والخصي والثولاء) أي المجنونة (إذا لم يمنعها من السوم …

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  • 12 October

    Qurbaani of a lame animal

    Q: Can an animal which is lame in one leg be slaughtered for qurbaani? A: If it only walks on three legs and does not take support from the lame leg, then it will not suffice for qurbaani. However, if it takes support from the lame leg, it will suffice. …

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  • 12 October

    Qurbaani of an animal whose tail or ear is cut off

    Q: If an animal’s tail or ear is cut off, will it suffice for qurbaani? A: Some of the Hanafi Fuqaha have preferred the opinion that if more than one-third of the animal’s tail or ear is cut off, the Qurbaani will not be valid. However, most of the Hanafi …

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  • 12 October

    Qurbaani of an animal whose eyesight is impaired

    Q: Can an animal whose eyesight is impaired be slaughtered for qurbaani? A: If more than half of the animal’s eyesight is lost, it will not suffice for Qurbaani. (ويضحي بالجماء والخصي والثولاء) أي المجنونة (إذا لم يمنعها من السوم والرعي) (وإن منعها لا) تجوز التضحية بها (والجرباء السمينة) فلو …

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  • 12 October

    Age of the Qurbaani Animal

    Q: What age should the animal be in order for the Qurbaani to be valid? A: Goats and sheep have to be at least one year old. However, if a six-month-old sheep resembles a one year old, the Qurbaani will be valid. Bulls, buffaloes, cows and oxen have to be …

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