Question
Qur'baani of a number of animals was made on a farm. The owner stored the carcasses in his fridge. There was a power failure and the meat went off. Is he liable for the loss? Should he reimburse the owners?
Answer
The Qur'baani of all the animals is valid. The owner is not to be blamed for the power failure. The carcases in his fridges were amaanat. He cannot be held liable for the loss of the carcasses due to the power failure. The Waajib obligation of Qur'baani has been discharged. However, the Masnoon distribution of the meat did not take place, and this was not due to the negligence of the owner of the farm. The loss of the meat does not affect the Qur'baani obligation in any way whatsoever.
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- themajlis.co.za
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- The Majlis Vol 20 No 02
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- 3
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