Sacrifice on behalf of the dead: method of implementation and distribution in the name of your loved one
A sacrifice for the dead It is permissible, and it is part of charity on his behalf, and it becomes obligatory if he has bequeathed it. With Hayat, the sacrifice is slaughtered in his name on a plate that appears in the slaughter video and the distribution video, and its meat is distributed to needy families at the same moment.
Every Eid al-Adha, the house misses someone who used to slaughter with his own hand, or who was waiting for the Eid to gather the children. A question remains in the heart of those after him: Can I make a sacrifice on his behalf? Does he get paid? What if he recommended it?
In this article, we answer the fatwa first, then we explain how the sacrifice is performed in the name of your father, mother, or any loved one who has passed away, and what you will receive after that. And who Digging wells and watering water: ongoing charity in your name To sacrifice in the name of your loved one, the life of the project is carried out in the name of your choice.
Article summary:-
This article explains the ruling on offering a sacrifice on behalf of a dead person in three cases: if he bequeathed it, made it a waqf, or had one of his children or relatives volunteer it on his behalf. Then he answers the question of choice: an independent sacrifice for the dead, or do you share with him the reward for your sacrifice? It explains what is required in the will sacrifice, the method of carrying out the sacrifice on behalf of the deceased step by step, and how to document this for you.
The most important facts: The sacrifice on behalf of the deceased bequest is obligatory to perform it, and it is not permissible to resort to charity for its price. Without a will, it is “good” and is considered charity on behalf of the deceased. It is permissible for you to share in the reward of your sacrifice whomever you wish, from the living and the dead. The sacrifice starts at $120, and you receive photos and a video of the slaughter and a video of the distribution with the plate bearing the name of the deceased.
1. Is it permissible to offer a sacrifice on behalf of the dead? Judgment in 3 cases
The origin is the sacrifice
came in Fatwa on Sheikh Ibn Baz’s website“The basic principle is that it is required at its appointed time from the living on behalf of himself and his household, and he may share in its reward whomever he wishes, from the living and the dead.”
The three cases
In the same fatwa there is a clear detail:
| Status | Judgment | Text of the fatwa |
|---|---|---|
| He bequeathed it to a third of his money | Obligatory to implement | “The person in charge of the endowment or will must implement it.” |
| Make her stop him | Obligatory to implement | Same ruling |
| He did not recommend it, and someone volunteered it on his behalf | Prize and good | “And if a person wishes to sacrifice on behalf of his father, mother, or anyone else, then it is good.” |
It is part of charity on behalf of the deceased
The fatwa says about voluntary sacrifice: “This is considered a type of charity on behalf of the dead, and charity on his behalf is permissible according to the opinion of the Sunnis and the community.” The sacrifice is on behalf of your father or mother after they have left the land, and it is part of the dead person’s charity, the reward of which he receives, God willing.
The ruling is therefore clear. But many children have more than one way to implement it: Should they slaughter a separate sacrifice for the deceased, or is it enough for them to participate in the home sacrifice?
2. Sacrifice for the dead alone, or do you include him in your sacrifice?
Participation in the reward is permissible
Sheikh Ibn Baz was asked about the sacrifice on behalf of the dead without a will, and whether it is permissible for the living to participate in it with the dead. He said: “The sacrifice is a confirmed Sunnah, unless it is a will, in which case it must be carried out.” (Fatwa of Ibn Baz, 16865He explained that one sacrifice includes the living and the dead as its reward.
The origin of this is that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said when slaughtering his sacrifice: “In the name of God, O God, accept from Muhammad and the family of Muhammad and from the nation of Muhammad” (Sahih Muslim, 1967).
The three options clearly
| Option | When suits you | On the plate |
|---|---|---|
| One sacrifice On behalf of you and your household, and you include the dead in it | If you want one sacrifice this year | Your name, and the name of the deceased can be added |
| An independent sacrifice for the dead | If you want to make a sacrifice for him in his name alone | Name of the deceased |
| The sacrifice of the will | If it is recommended | Name of testator (dead) |
If the brothers want to participate
Many brothers want to offer a sacrifice on behalf of their father or mother together. They can have one sheep named after the parent, or choose a whole cow for up to about 60 families. Find full prices and compare options in the article Sacrifice prices.
This is a voluntary sacrifice. But if the deceased had recommended the sacrifice before his death, the matter is different, and there is something to pay attention to.
3. If the sacrifice on behalf of the dead is a will: What must you do?
Implementation is a must
The recommended sacrifice is not an option for the heirs. In Islamweb Fatwa No. 3278“The sacrifice is Sunnah for the living, but if the deceased has bequeathed it as part of a third of his wealth, or placed it in an endowment for him, then what he bequeathed and what he left must be carried out.”
It cannot be exchanged for its price
The agent may ask: Should I give its price in charity instead of slaughtering it? The answer is in the fatwa on Sheikh Ibn Baz’s website: “If the sacrifice was stipulated in the endowment or will, it is not permissible for the agent to deviate from that and give its price in charity.”
4 things to pay attention to in the sacrifice of the will
- It is slaughtered at the time of sacrificeFrom after the Eid prayer until the last days of Tashreeq.
- Performed as recommended In type and number if specified.
- It will be from the money he allocated In a will or endowment.
- Tell us when ordering that it is a willLet the recommender's name be written on the plate as you wish.
Documentation when you are responsible to the heirs
When you are the maker of the will, you are responsible to your siblings and the rest of the heirs. The slaughter video and the distribution video in your father's name make the implementation clear to everyone. You can send them to anyone interested.
I knew the ruling and its cases. Now to the practical side: How to carry out the sacrifice in the name of the deceased, step by step?
4. How to perform a sacrifice on behalf of the dead with a life
5 steps from order to distribution
| Step | What's happening |
|---|---|
| 1. Selection of carcass | Goat, sheep or cow, according to your wish or according to the will |
| 2. Name on the plate | You write the name of the deceased in the form that you agree with us, such as “a sacrifice on behalf of the deceased so-and-so.” |
| 3. Serving to the team | Details are sent to the field team in the country of implementation, carcasses are often in African countries, and the country is selected upon request |
| 4. The day of slaughter | The carcass is examined, then slaughtered after informing the people of the surrounding villages, supplications are offered, then it is cut and distributed immediately |
| 5. Delivery | You will receive photos and videos |
When is a sacrifice slaughtered on behalf of the deceased?
If it is a sacrifice, then only the days of sacrifice are required, and the legal details of the time and conditions are in Qurbani project guide. If you want a charity sacrifice on behalf of the dead on a holiday other than Eid, then it is charity, not a sacrifice, and it has its reward. Tell us your intention when ordering so we can agree on a date.
Why in another country?
Because the meat of your father’s sacrifice arrives in homes that may not eat meat except during Eid. The reward for the sacrifice and the reward for feeding the needy are combined for the dead in one day.
The sacrifice was slaughtered in his name. The part that reassures your heart and brings the family together remains: What will you receive after implementation?
5. Documentation: How do you see your father’s sacrifice reaching the families?
What you will receive after implementation
| Documentation | What it means to you |
|---|---|
| Pictures of the day of slaughter | Snapshots you save for the family |
| Slaughter video | The plaque with the name of the deceased is visible, and prayers are offered |
| Distribution video | The same painting, and the families receive the meat of his sacrifice |
Family gathering memory
Many children send the distribution video to their brothers and mother on the same day of Eid. The father's name is on the plate, and families take from his sacrifice and pray for him by name. A moment that makes the first Eid after his passing easier for the house.
And if you want uninterrupted charity
The sacrifice is charity on behalf of the deceased. It is slaughtered on its day and its meat is eaten within a few days. If you want charity for him that will last for years, read this guide An ongoing charity for the deceased and the parentsHow can a well be dug in his name from which people drink every day?
Common questions about sacrifice for the dead
Is it permissible to sacrifice on behalf of the dead? Yes. If he bequeathed it, it must be carried out. If he did not, then the sacrifice on his behalf is good and is considered charity on behalf of the deceased.
Is the sacrifice on behalf of the dead obligatory? It is obligatory if he bequeaths it to a third of his wealth or makes it an endowment. Without a will, it is voluntary.
Is it permissible for me to join my deceased father in my sacrifice? Yes, the one who makes the sacrifice may share in its reward whomever he wishes, from the living and the dead.
Should I give the price of the willed sacrifice in charity instead of slaughtering it? No, if the deceased stipulates the sacrifice in his will, it is not permissible to deviate from it and give its price as charity.
Can the name of the deceased be written on the plate? Yes, you specify the name upon request and we agree with you on its wording, and it appears in the slaughter video and the distribution video.
What is the best sacrifice for the dead? Sheep is better according to scholars, and cows have greater impact. Details of the comparison are in the article on sacrificial prices.
Is a sacrifice on behalf of a deceased person other than Eid considered a sacrifice? No, it is charity on behalf of the dead and has its reward. As for the sacrifice, it is subject to the days of sacrifice.
What is the difference between the sacrifice on behalf of the dead and ongoing charity for him? The sacrifice is charity on its day, and ongoing charity, like a well, continues to benefit for years.
A sacrifice in his name this Eid
A sacrifice for the dead A righteousness that arrives, God willing: it is obligatory if he commands it, and a good deed if you do it voluntarily on his behalf, and its reward can be included with your household. With a life slaughtered in His name on a clear plate, and its meat distributed to families in need at the same moment, you receive what you can share with the entire family.
Choose the sacrifice from Sacrifice page, or Contact us Let us agree on the name and wording of the painting, and if it is a will, tell us its details.
The body disappears, but righteousness remains.
