Partaking from the meat of an animal one had taken a vow to slaughter
Question
If I take a vow to sacrifice an animal when my father recovers from his illness, can I partake of its meat?
Answer
(Question summarized and published)
It will not be permissible to partake of the meat of an animal one had taken a vow to slaughter. The meat of such an animal must be distributed amongst poor and needy Zakat recipients. (Binaayah 12/51)
And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
- Answered by
- Mufti Ismaeel Bassa
- Checked by
- Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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