Offer Qurbani on Behalf of Someone

John Starling
Jul 23, 2020
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َQ: It is permissible to offer an udhiyyah on behalf of someone else?

A: Yes, it is preferred to slaughter on behalf of the deceased as opposed to the living because they are unable to do it themselves and in more need of the reward.

Source: Sharh al-Muntaha

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