Question
In Ghana we have accustom of sacrificing an animal and reciting the Qur'aan in times of difficulties and hardships. Please comment on this practice.
Answer
The practice of sacrificing an animal when experiencing difficulties is a bid'ah custom. It is permissible and good to give charity – Sadqah – to the poor when one is faced with difficulties, but the specific practice of sacrificing an animal is an innovation. It has no basis in the Deen.
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- themajlis.co.za
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- The Majlis Vol 23 No 06
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- 5
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