Is Charity Instead of Sacrifice Permissible? Dar Al-Ifta Clarifies the Islamic Ruling
Egypt’s Dar Al-Ifta answers a recurring question about replacing the ritual sacrifice with monetary charity, emphasizing that the sacrifice is an independent act of worship that cannot be substituted.
As Eid al-Adha approaches, questions resurface about whether it is acceptable to give charity equal to the cost of the sacrifice instead of performing the ritual slaughter.
⚖️ No Substitute for the Ritual Slaughter
Dar Al-Ifta clearly states that donating the monetary value does not replace the sacrifice, as the act of slaughtering is itself a core act of worship, not merely a means of charity.
🐑 The Wisdom Behind the Sacrifice
The ruling highlights that the sacrifice combines worship and charity, reviving the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and ensuring that the poor receive meat during the blessed days of Eid.
📜 Scholarly Opinions
Most Islamic scholars, including Hanafi and Shafi’i schools, agree that paying money instead of performing the sacrifice is not sufficient, as the original act of slaughter remains essential.
⚠️ Impact of Replacing It with Money
Dar Al-Ifta warns that replacing the sacrifice with cash could gradually lead to neglecting this important ritual and weaken its religious and social significance over time.
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