Qurbani on behalf of a minor
Question
What is the reward and benefit of a Nafl Qurbani which is carried out on behalf of a minor? How does the minor benefit in this world and the hereafter?
Answer
If a parent, or grandparent, carries out Qurbani on behalf of a minor child, then the parent or grandparent will get the reward.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
عن عبد الله بن عباس قال مرّ النبي – صلى الله عليه وسلم – على امرأةٍ ومعها صبي لها في محَفَّة، فأَخذتْ بضبعِهِ، فقالت: يا رسول، ألهذا حجٌّ؟، قال: “نعم، ولكِ أجر (مسند احمد)
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- Mufti Mohammed Desai
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