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Doing qurbaani for one's deceased parents and Nabi (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)

· 26 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Can we slaughter a sheep (for qurbani) in the name of my deceased parents and in the name of Nabi Muhammad (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam)?

Answer

Yes, it is permissible for one to slaughter a Qurbaani animal and convey the sawaab to one's deceased parents or to Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam).

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

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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