Question
My father bought a sheep for Qur'baani. However, he passed away on 10th Zil Hijjah at 4 a.m. Is it waajib to make Qur'baani for him with this specific sheep?
Answer
The animal becomes part of the estate of the deceased. With the permission of all the baaligh heirs, Qur'baani of the animal may be made for the deceased. If there are na-baaligh heirs, then their shares in monetary value have to be held in trust. If all the baaligh heirs consent to the Qur'baani on behalf of the deceased, then the meat will not form part of the estate. It may be distributed as normal. If all the heirs do not give permission, then the Qur'baani will not be valid.
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- The Majlis Vol 26 No 07
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