The sacrifice (hadyu) is wajib for jamaah haji performing Haji al-Tamattu (Umrah then Haji) and Haji al-Qiran (combined Haji and Umrah). It is not required for Haji al-Ifrad (Haji alone). The minimum sacrifice is one sheep or goat, or a one-seventh share of a camel or cow. If the jamaah haji cannot afford it, they must fast three days during Haji and seven days after returning home (ten days total).
The sacrifice (hadyu) is wajib for jamaah haji performing Haji al-Tamattu and Haji al-Qiran, based on Al-Al-Quranic verse: 'And whoever enjoys Umrah followed by Haji must offer what is easily available of sacrificial animal. But whoever cannot find (one) — then a fast of three days during Haji and seven when you return home. That is ten complete days' (2:196). This verse establishes both the obligation of sacrifice and the alternative of fasting for those unable to afford it.
Sheikh Ibn Baz explained that the sacrifice is a gratitude offering (shukr) for the blessing of combining Umrah and Haji in one journey, saving the jamaah haji the cost and effort of separate trips. The minimum acceptable sacrifice is one sheep or goat that meets the age requirements (six months for sheep, one year for goats). Alternatively, a jamaah haji may share in a one-seventh portion of a camel or cow (seven jamaah haji sharing one camel or cow). The animal must be free of defects that would disqualify it.
Sheikh Ibn Uthaymeen clarified that jamaah haji performing Haji al-Ifrad (Haji alone without Umrah) are not required to offer a sacrifice, as they did not combine two acts of worship. He also noted that residents of Mekkah who perform Tamattu are not required to offer a sacrifice menurut jumhur ulama, based on the continuation of the verse: 'This is for those whose family is not present at al-Masjidil Haram.' The sacrifice obligation applies to non-Mekkah residents who perform Tamattu or Qiran.
Nabi (shallallahu alaihi wa sallam) sacrificed sixty-three camels with his own hand during the Farewell Haji, and Ali sacrificed the rest (of one hundred).
Nabi (shallallahu alaihi wa sallam) sacrificed sixty-three camels with his own hand during the Farewell Haji, and Ali sacrificed the rest (of one hundred).
Nabi (shallallahu alaihi wa sallam) sacrificed a cow on behalf of his wives during Haji.
Nabi (shallallahu alaihi wa sallam) sacrificed a cow on behalf of his wives during Haji.
Scholars from different schools of Islamic jurisprudence offer varying perspectives on this matter.
The sacrifice is wajib for Tamattu and Qiran jamaah haji. The Hanafi school requires the animal to meet specific age and health criteria. Seven people may share one camel or cow.
Al-Hidayah: the hadyu is wajib for Tamattu and Qiran, based on Al-Al-Quranic verse.
The sacrifice is wajib for Tamattu. The Maliki school specifies that the sacrifice should be performed in the Haram. Mekkah residents performing Tamattu are exempt.
Al-Mudawwanah: the hadyu obligation is based on the verse of Surat al-Baqarah.
The Shafi'i school requires the sacrifice for Tamattu and Qiran. The animal must meet quality standards. If unable, the jamaah haji fasts ten days (three during Haji, seven at home).
Al-Majmu' by al-Nawawi: 'The hadyu is wajib for the mutamatti' and the qarin, based on Al-Al-Quran.'
The sacrifice is wajib for Tamattu and Qiran jamaah haji who are not residents of Mekkah. Ibn Baz and Ibn Uthaymeen confirmed this as the clear Al-Quranic obligation.
Al-Mughni by Ibn Qudamah: the hadyu is wajib based on the verse, with fasting as the alternative.
This is a scholarly summary, not a personal fatwa. Consult your scholar for personal rulings.
Nabi (shallallahu alaihi wa sallam) sacrificed sixty-three camels with his own hand during the Farewell Haji, and Ali sacrificed the rest (of one hundred).
Sahih Muslim #1218 (sahih)Nabi (shallallahu alaihi wa sallam) sacrificed a cow on behalf of his wives during Haji.
Sahih al-Bukhari #1709 (sahih)