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| Arabic | هَدْي |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | HAD-ee |
| Etymology | From the Arabic root ه-د-ي (h-d-y), meaning 'to guide' or 'to give a gift.' Hady literally means 'gift' or 'offering,' referring to the animal presented as an offering to Allah in His sacred precinct. |
Hady(هَدْي) Hady is the animal sacrifice offered in the Haram area of Makkah during Hajj, obligatory for pilgrims performing Hajj Tamattu or Hajj Qiran as a thanksgiving to Allah for the blessing of combining Hajj and Umrah.
هَدْي
The Hady is mentioned in the Quran: 'And complete Hajj and Umrah for Allah. But if you are prevented, then [offer] what can be obtained with ease of sacrificial animals' (2:196). It is obligatory for Tamattu and Qiran pilgrims as a shukr (thanksgiving) sacrifice, while Ifrad pilgrims are not required to offer it but may do so voluntarily. The animal must meet certain criteria: a sheep or goat must be at least one year old, a cow at least two years, and a camel at least five years. The animal must be free of defects (not blind, lame, sick, or emaciated). One sheep or goat suffices for one pilgrim, while a cow or camel can be shared among up to seven pilgrims. The sacrifice is performed in the Haram area on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah or during the Days of Tashreeq. A pilgrim who cannot afford the Hady must fast three days during Hajj and seven days after returning home. Modern pilgrims often purchase vouchers from authorized companies that perform the sacrifice on their behalf.
From the Arabic root ه-د-ي (h-d-y), meaning 'to guide' or 'to give a gift.' Hady literally means 'gift' or 'offering,' referring to the animal presented as an offering to Allah in His sacred precinct.
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