Qurbani FAQ’s (8/14)
Question
8: On behalf of how many people will a sheep, goat, ram, cow, bull, or camel be valid?
Answer
A cow, bull, or camel will suffice for the Wajib Qurbani seven persons. A sheep, goat or ram on the other hand suffices for the Wajib Qurbani of one person only.
Questions about this ruling, answered only from the archive with sources.
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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