Making intention for a number of deceased people in one Qurbani Share
Question
Please advise whether multiple intentions can be made for deceased relatives in one share of Qurbani i.e. from seven shares of a cow? Can I make intention for Qurbani of my grandparents, uncles, etc. within a single share? Or, must a separate share be earmarked for each Marhoom family member?
Answer
When making Qurbani on behalf of the deceased, an intention for several deceased people can be made when slaughtering an animal (such as a goat or sheep), or when buying a share in a bigger animal such as, a cow, ox, or camel. It is, therefore, not necessary to slaughter a separate animal for each of the Marhoomeen. [Re: Fatawaa Darul Uloom Zakariyya Vol:6 Pg:438, Fatawaa Rahimiyyah Vol:10 Pg:25]
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- Answered by
- Maulana Ahmed Saeed
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Mohammed Desai
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