Fatwa #480829 January 2002United States of America
Can we offer Qurbaani (animal sacrifice) on the day of Eid-ul-Adha on behalf of our deceased relatives or ancestors?
Question
Please provide any related Hadith.
Answer
Q: Is it permissible to sacrifice an animal and pass the reward to a
deceased relative?
A: There are two aspects: 1) to make a voluntary sacrifice on behalf of any
person e.g. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam), a relative, etc. This
is permissible, the person will get the reward of the sacrifice. However,
one must discharge his obligation of sacrifice separately. The sacrifice on
behalf of any other person will not suffice for one's own obligatory
sacrifice.
2) To make one's compulsory sacrifice and thereafter make an intention of
giving the reward to the deceased. In such a case, the compulsory sacrifice
of the person will be discharged.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
deceased relative?
A: There are two aspects: 1) to make a voluntary sacrifice on behalf of any
person e.g. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam), a relative, etc. This
is permissible, the person will get the reward of the sacrifice. However,
one must discharge his obligation of sacrifice separately. The sacrifice on
behalf of any other person will not suffice for one's own obligatory
sacrifice.
2) To make one's compulsory sacrifice and thereafter make an intention of
giving the reward to the deceased. In such a case, the compulsory sacrifice
of the person will be discharged.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai