Tafsir Ibn Abbas: Al-Hajj, Ayah 28
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that they may witness that they may be present before things that are of benefit to them in this world such as commerce or of benefit in the Hereafter or in both — all of which are valid alternative opinions — and mention God’s Name on appointed days namely the ten days of Dhū’l-Hijja or the Day of ‘Arafa or from the Day of Immolation up to the last days of tashrīq — all of which are valid alternative opinions — over the livestock which He has provided them such as the camels cows and sheep immolated on the Day of the ‘Īd and any subsequent offerings or sacrifices. “So eat thereof if it be recommended and feed the wretched poor” that is the one in dire poverty.
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Ibn Abbas Commentary
(That they may witness things that are of benefit to them) the benefits of this worldly life and the benefits of the Hereafter; the benefit of the Hereafter through supplications and worship and the benefit of this worldly life through trade and making profit (and mention the name of Allah) and so that they mention the name of Allah (on appointed days) on well known days, the days of tashriq (over the beast of cattle that He hath bestowed upon them) the beast of cattle offered for immolation. (Then eat thereof) eat from the beasts of cattle you immolated (and feed therewith the poor unfortunate).