Slaughtering an insane animal for Qurbani

· 15 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1443 AH1 min readEnglish
Qurbani/Hunting

Question

Is it permissible to slaughter a totally insane animal for Qurbani?

Answer

It is permissible to slaughter an insane animal particularly when the animal is able to graze. Yes, if the animal is unable to graze, then Qurbani will not be permitted.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

ويضحي بالجماء والخصي والثولاء اي المجنونة اذا لم يمنعها من السوم والرعي (رد المحتار ص205 ج5)

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Mufti Mohammed Desai
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