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Sunan Ibn Majah #2920

Chapters on Slaughtering
Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ حَمَّادِ بْنِ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي الْعُشَرَاءِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ قُلْتُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ مَا تَكُونُ الذَّكَاةُ إِلاَّ فِي الْحَلْقِ وَاللَّبَّةِ قَالَ ‏ "‏ لَوْ طَعَنْتَ فِي فَخِذِهَا لأَجْزَأَكَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“I said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, should slaughtering only be done in the throat or upper chest?’ He said: ‘If you stab it in the thigh that will suffice you.’”
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu ‘Ushara’ that his father said:

Context

In this hadith, a companion asks the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) about the proper method of slaughtering an animal for sacrifice. The Prophet (ﷺ) clarifies that while the throat and upper chest are the preferred areas, stabbing the thigh is also acceptable. This highlights the flexibility in fulfilling religious obligations, emphasizing that the intention behind the act is what truly matters.

Modern Application

In contemporary times, this principle of flexibility can be seen in various religious practices. For instance, individuals may adapt their methods of worship or charity to fit their circumstances, ensuring that their intentions remain sincere and aligned with their faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Sacrifice (Qurbani) and Islamic Dress Code because it addresses the acceptable methods of performing a sacrifice, demonstrating the importance of intention and adherence to religious guidelines.

Sacrifice (Qurbani)Islamic Dress Code

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This hadith is #2920 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters on Slaughtering. It is graded Hasan and narrated by It was narrated from Abu ‘Ushara’ that his father said:.

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