Non-Muslim helper holding the animal whilst slaughtering

· 10 Shaʻban 1445 AH1 min readEnglish
Qurbaani & Halaal SlaughterLaws pertaining to the Slaughterer

Question

Can a non-Muslim helper hold the animal whilst reading and making zabah of the animal for qurbani?

Answer

If he is only holding and not slaughtering then it is permissible.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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