The Ruling on Slaughtering for a Guest

Question :

What is the ruling on slaughtering for a guest, when Allah says:
and that which is slaughtered as a sacrifice for others than Allah (or has been slaughtered for idols, on which Allah's Name has not been mentioned while slaughtering)."

It is permissible to slaughter an animal for a guest when the Name of Allah is mentioned over it at the time of slaughtering. This is not included in the general meaning of the Words of Allah, Most High:
and that which is slaughtered as a sacrifice for others than Allah (or has been slaughtered for idols, on which Allah's Name has not been mentioned while slaughtering)."

Rather, what is meant by the Verse is what is sacrificed for other than Allah. Such as slaughtering for the dead and others, in order to draw closer to them. As for slaughtering for a guest, the intent is to show hospitality to him, not to worship him.

Because the Messenger ordered hospitality towards the guest.

And Allah is the Granter of success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet, Muhammad and upon his family and Companions.

The Ruling on Slaughtering on Lawful Occasions

Question :

What is the ruling on charity I slaughter, and I say to myself or to whoever is with me: "This is a charity for Allah, Most High on the occasion of my father's success, or in honor of him being saved from a car crash," or, on the occasion of any celebration? Your Eminence the Shaikh, is it permissible for me to eat from this charity or not, bearing in mind that I do not swear by Allah, nor do I swear an oath that I will do such-and-such. But when this celebration arrives, I say: "This is a charity for Allah, Most High." Please guide me and may Allah reward you regarding what I have mentioned and what is correct way for us to proceed?

Answer:

The basic principle in actions is that they are based upon the intention, which is a condition for the reward of the action. Therefore it is incumbent upon the Muslim to make the intention to draw closer to Allah, the Almighty, the All-Powerful whenever he gives charity. Then when a lawful occasion comes, such as the arrival of a guest or to encourage a child or the like, and he makes the intention thereby to draw closer to Allah, there is no sin in eating it.

And Allah is the Granter of success. May peace and blessings be upon Allah and upon our Prophet, Muhammad and his family and Companions.

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