Qurbani/Hunting

Aqeeqah and Tahneek

QUESTION:- 1. Can the Aqeeqah for a child, and Qurbani at the time of Eidul Adha, be joined together in one animal (eg. a cow or bull)? 2. What is the Sunnah method of making Tahneek for a child. Should the child be taken to the pious person and given something to eat...

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Intermingling of sexes on the day of Eid

QUESTION:-1. 1. Is it permissible to carry out Qurbani with the family at a house where intermingling of Ghair-Mahrams take place? 2. Last year, I explained to my beloved parents and family, that it is most pleasing to Allah Ta'ala to observe purdah, so I made...

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Status of stunning animals before slaughter

QUESTION:- Please advise in regards to the status of stunning sheep/cows before slaughtering? ANSWER:- At the onset, one should remember that animals are the creation of Allah Ta’ala and should be treated kindly. It is incorrect to put an animal through any form of...

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Purchasing a cow and splitting the shares

QUESTION:- Is it permissible for one person to purchase a cow and split the shares as follows: 1- 1 share for the Waajib Qurbaani of the purchaser 2 - 1 share for Nabi صلي الله عليه و سلم 3 - 4 shares in total for the four Khulafaa-e-Rashideen 4 - 1 share for the...

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Fertilizer made from pigs and cows

QUESTION:- A farmer owns bulls and pigs. He mixes the dung of both animals and uses it as fertilizer for his crops. These crops are then used to feed his cattle. Is it permissible to use or slaughter such cattle for Qurbani? ANSWER:- From your query, we understand...

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