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| Arabic | دَم |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | DAM |
| Etymology | From the Arabic word دَم (dam), meaning 'blood.' In Islamic jurisprudence, it became a technical term referring to any obligatory sacrifice involving the shedding of blood as compensation or expiation during pilgrimage rites. |
Dam(دَم) Dam literally means 'blood' and in the context of Hajj and Umrah refers to the obligatory animal sacrifice required as a penalty for violating Ihram restrictions or omitting a mandatory rite of pilgrimage.
دَم
Dam is a specific type of Fidyah that requires the pilgrim to slaughter an animal, typically a sheep or goat, within the boundaries of the Haram. It becomes obligatory in several situations: when a pilgrim performing Hajj Tamattu or Hajj Qiran must offer a thanksgiving sacrifice, when a Wajib act of Hajj is omitted (such as missing the overnight stay at Muzdalifah), or when certain Ihram violations are committed. The animal must meet specific criteria regarding age and health. If a pilgrim cannot afford the Dam, they must instead fast for ten days — three during Hajj and seven after returning home. The meat from the Dam sacrifice must be distributed among the poor and needy.
From the Arabic word دَم (dam), meaning 'blood.' In Islamic jurisprudence, it became a technical term referring to any obligatory sacrifice involving the shedding of blood as compensation or expiation during pilgrimage rites.
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