🐄 1. The Animal Must Be from Livestock (Bahimat al-An'am)

• The animal must belong to one of the following categories: o Camels o Cattle o Sheep (lambs and goats) • Sacrifice is not valid if the animal is not from these types.

📆 2. The Animal Must Have Reached the Prescribed Age

• The minimum required age differs based on the type of animal: o Sheep (lamb): 6 months or older o Goat: 1 year or older o Cow: 2 years or older o Camel: 5 years or older

💪 3. The Animal Must Be Free from Major Defects

• The sacrificial animal must be free from defects that render it unacceptable, such as: o Obvious blindness in one or both eyes o Severe illness o Lameness that prevents walking normally o Extreme emaciation or frailty ✅ Minor imperfections that do not affect the animal's health or meat are overlooked.

🕒 4. It Must Be Slaughtered Within the Prescribed Time

• The valid time for sacrifice starts after the Eid al-Adha prayer on the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah and ends at sunset on the 13th. • A sacrifice done before the Eid prayer or after the 13th is not valid.

🤝 5. Proper Intention (Niyyah)

• The sacrifice must be done with the intention of seeking closeness to Allah. • The intention should be in the heart; verbalizing it is not obligatory.

🏠 6. Sharing in Sacrifice (Only for Cows and Camels)

• It is permissible to share in the sacrifice of cows and camels: o Up to seven people can share one cow or camel. o Each participant must intend to offer the sacrifice for the sake of Allah. • Sharing is not allowed in sheep or goats.

✨ Recommended Etiquette During Slaughter:

• Mentioning the name of Allah and saying “Bismillah, Allahu Akbar” • Facing the animal toward the Qiblah (direction of prayer) • Being gentle and minimizing the animal’s suffering • Using a sharp knife for a swift and humane cut ________________________________________ Udhiyah is a significant act of worship and a symbol of devotion. Fulfilling the Islamic conditions ensures that the sacrifice is valid and accepted. Observing these rulings reflects the believer’s desire to follow the Sunnah and draw closer to Allah in the proper way.