Slaughtering a cow in those places where consuming beef is prohibited
Question
My question is that if in any country it is prohibited to eat cow, and if anyone slaughters a cow he gets punishment from the government, so what should Muslims do in this situation according to Islam?
Answer
In those places in the country where it is possible to slaughter cows, one should slaughter at those places.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
والأضحية من الإبل والبقر والغنم (شرح البداية 4/422)
أما جنسه فهو إما يكون من الأجناس الثلاثة الغنم أوالإبل أو البقر الخ (الفتاوى الهنديه 5/295)
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- Mufti Zakaria Makada
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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