Sayyidah ʿĀʾishah (رضي الله عنها) narrated:
“The Messenger of Allah ﷺ once sent a sheep as a sacrificial offering.”
This demonstrates that it is entirely permissible to offer a goat or sheep as a valid form of sacrifice. Whether one is performing Hajj personally or sending a sacrificial offering on their behalf, both sheep and goats are accepted offerings in Islamic law.
② It reflects the flexibility in the types of animals accepted for sacrifice.
③ Sending the sacrificial animal to the sacred precinct, even without personal presence, is a recommended practice.
④ The Prophet’s ﷺ example sets a precedent for simplicity and ease in fulfilling sacrificial obligations.
“The Messenger of Allah ﷺ once sent a sheep as a sacrificial offering.”
✿ Lexical Explanation:
- Ghanam (غنم): The Arabic term "ghanam" includes both sheep and goats.
✿ Explanation of the Ḥadīth:
This narration is evidence for the permissibility of sacrificing a goat or sheep. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, on one occasion, offered such an animal as a sacrificial gift (hady) for the Sacred Precinct (al-Ḥaram), even when he was not personally present.This demonstrates that it is entirely permissible to offer a goat or sheep as a valid form of sacrifice. Whether one is performing Hajj personally or sending a sacrificial offering on their behalf, both sheep and goats are accepted offerings in Islamic law.
✔ Summary:
① This ḥadīth proves the validity of offering a goat or sheep for sacrifice.② It reflects the flexibility in the types of animals accepted for sacrifice.
③ Sending the sacrificial animal to the sacred precinct, even without personal presence, is a recommended practice.
④ The Prophet’s ﷺ example sets a precedent for simplicity and ease in fulfilling sacrificial obligations.
