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Sunan Abu Dawud #2807

Sacrifice (Kitab Al-Dahaya)
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى، حَدَّثَنَا هِشَامٌ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، قَالَ قُلْتُ لِسَعِيدِ بْنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ مَا الأَعْضَبُ قَالَ النِّصْفُ فَمَا فَوْقَهُ ‏.‏
I asked Sa'id b. al-Musayyab: What is meant by animal with a slit ear and broken horn ? He replied: Half and more than half.
Narrated by Narrated Qatadah:

Context

In this hadith, a question is posed about the definition of an animal with a slit ear and broken horn, leading to a clarification from Sa'id b. al-Musayyab. The discussion revolves around the criteria for sacrificial animals, highlighting the importance of understanding the requirements for valid sacrifices in Islamic practice.

Modern Application

This principle is relevant today as individuals prepare for acts of worship such as Qurbani during Eid al-Adha. Understanding the criteria for acceptable sacrifices ensures that worshippers fulfill their religious obligations correctly and meaningfully.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Sacrifice (Qurbani) because it provides clarity on the conditions that define acceptable sacrificial animals in Islamic practice.

Sacrifice (Qurbani)

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #2807 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Sacrifice (Kitab Al-Dahaya). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Qatadah:.

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