The description of the Sacrifice which takes place within
the Hajj on the tenth day
This
is from the traditions of our father, the Prophet Ibraaheem [Peace be upon him]
that he has founded for us to follow. Allaah says about this in His statement:
“And We ransomed him with a great
sacrifice (i.e. a ram);”
[As-Saafaat 37:107]
With
this established, it is important to note that we have been commanded to follow
the religion of our father Prophet Ibraaheem [Peace be upon him].
Allaah,
The Most High, said,
“And proclaim to mankind the Hajj
(pilgrimage). They will come to you on foot and on every lean camel, they will
come from every deep and distant (wide) mountain highway (to perform Hajj).
That they may witness things that are of
benefit to them (i.e. reward of Hajj in the Hereafter, and also some worldly
gain from trade), and mention the Name of Allah on appointed days (i.e. 10th,
11th, 12th, and 13th day of Dhul-Hijjah), over the beast of cattle that He has
provided for them (for sacrifice), [at the time of their slaughtering by
saying: (Bismillah, Wallahu-Akbar, Allahumma Minka wa Ilaik).] Then eat thereof
and feed therewith the poor having a hard time
Then let them complete their prescribed
duties (Manasik of Hajj) and perform their vows, and circumambulate the Ancient
House (the Ka'bah at Makkah).
That (Manasik- prescribed duties of Hajj
is the obligation that mankind owes to Allah), and whoever honours the sacred
things of Allah, then that is better for him with his Lord. The cattle are
lawful to you, except those (that will be) mentioned to you (as exceptions). So
shun the abomination (worshipping) of idol, and shun lying speech (false
statements)
Hunafa' Lillah (i.e. worshiping none but
Allah), not associating partners (in worship) unto Him; and whoever assigns
partners to Allah, it is as if he had fallen from the sky, and the birds had
snatched him, or the wind had thrown him to a far off place.
Thus it is [what has been mentioned in
the above said Verses (27, 28, 29, 30, 31) is an obligation that mankind owes
to Allah] and whosoever honours the Symbols of Allah, then it is truly from the
piety of the hearts.
In them (cattle offered for sacrifice)
are benefits for you for an appointed term, and afterwards they are brought for
sacrifice unto the ancient House (the Haram - sacred territory of Makkah).
And for every nation We have appointed
religious ceremonies, that they may mention the Name of Allah over the beast of
cattle that He has given them for food. And your Ilah (God) is One Ilah (God -
Allah), so you must submit to Him Alone (in Islam). And (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) give glad tidings to the Mukhbitun (those who obey Allah with
humility and are humble from among the true believers of Islamic Monotheism),
Whose hearts are filled with fear when
Allah is mentioned and As-Sabirun [who patiently bear whatever may befall them
(of calamities)]; and who perform As-Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat), and who spend (in
Allah's Cause) out of what We have provided them.
And the Budn (cows, oxen, or camels
driven to be offered as sacrifices by the pilgrims at the sanctuary of Makkah)
We have made them for you as among the Symbols of Allah, wherein you have much
good. So mention the Name of Allah over them when they are drawn up in lines
(for sacrifice). Then, when they are down on their sides (after slaughter), eat
thereof, and feed the poor who does not ask (men), and the beggar who asks
(men). Thus have We made them subject to you that you may be grateful.
It is neither their meat nor their blood
that reaches Allah, but it is piety from you that reaches Him. Thus have We
made them subject to you that you may magnify Allah for His Guidance to you.
And give glad tidings (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) to the Muhsinun (doers of good).”
[Hajj 22:27-37]
Ibn
Katheer [May Allaah have mercy on him] said in explaining the above:
“Allaah
says:
‘…and
whosoever honours the Symbols of Allah….’ meaning honouring what He has
commanded us. Then He said,
‘….then
it is truly from the piety of the hearts….’ meaning the ways of venerating
include perform the sacrifices in the best way. This has been reported by Ibn
‘Abbas [May Allah be Pleased with him] who is reported in explaining the
honouring in this ayah to mean ‘choosing from the best of animals to slaughter,
the fattest and healthiest‘.
Ibn
Abee Haatim [May Allaah have mercy on him] reported Ibn ‘Abbaas [May Allah be
Pleased with him] in explaining the ayah:
‘…and
whosoever honours the Symbols of Allah….’ meaning the fattest, the healthiest
and the biggest.
Aboo
Umaamah ibn Sahl said, “When we were in Madeenah, we used to choose the fattest
animals to sacrifice. The Muslims used to make the animals fat beforehand. ”
[Narrated by Bukhaari]
Bukhaari
[5553] also narrated from the hadeeth of Anas ibn Maalik [May Allah be Pleased
with him] that the Messenger of Allaah [May the Peace and Blessings of Allaah
be upon him] used to sacrifice two rams. And I used to do likewise.
It is
also narrated by him [5229] that the Messenger of Allaah [May the Peace and
Blessings of Allaah be upon him] sacrificed two rams with two horns pressing
them with his hand.
It is
also narrated [5238] and Muslim [1966] from the hadeeth of Anas [May Allah be
Pleased with him] who said, “The Messenger of Allaah sacrificed two rams
pressing them. I saw him putting his foot on their sides whilst mentioning the
name of Allaah over them. He sacrificed them with his own hands”
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