The sacrifice (hady) is farz for hacilar performing Hac al-Tamattu (Umre then Hac) and Hac al-Qiran (combined Hac and Umre). It is not required for Hac al-Ifrad (Hac alone). The minimum sacrifice is one sheep or goat, or a one-seventh share of a camel or cow. If the haci cannot afford it, they must fast three days during Hac and seven days after returning home (ten days total).
The sacrifice (hady) is farz for hacilar performing Hac al-Tamattu and Hac al-Qiran, based on Kur'an-i Kerimic verse: 'And whoever enjoys Umre followed by Hac must offer what is easily available of sacrificial animal. But whoever cannot find (one) — then a fast of three days during Hac 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 Umre and Hac in one journey, saving the haci 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 haci may share in a one-seventh portion of a camel or cow (seven hacilar sharing one camel or cow). The animal must be free of defects that would disqualify it.
Sheikh Ibn Uthaymeen clarified that hacilar performing Hac al-Ifrad (Hac alone without Umre) are not required to offer a sacrifice, as they did not combine two acts of worship. He also noted that residents of Mekke who perform Tamattu are not required to offer a sacrifice alimlerin cogunluguna gore, based on the continuation of the verse: 'This is for those whose family is not present at al-Mescid-i Haram.' The sacrifice obligation applies to non-Mekke residents who perform Tamattu or Qiran.
Hz. Peygamber (sallallahu aleyhi ve sellem) sacrificed sixty-three camels with his own hand during the Farewell Hac, and Ali sacrificed the rest (of one hundred).
Hz. Peygamber (sallallahu aleyhi ve sellem) sacrificed sixty-three camels with his own hand during the Farewell Hac, and Ali sacrificed the rest (of one hundred).
Hz. Peygamber (sallallahu aleyhi ve sellem) sacrificed a cow on behalf of his wives during Hac.
Hz. Peygamber (sallallahu aleyhi ve sellem) sacrificed a cow on behalf of his wives during Hac.
Scholars from different schools of Islamic jurisprudence offer varying perspectives on this matter.
The sacrifice is farz for Tamattu and Qiran hacilar. The Hanafi school requires the animal to meet specific age and health criteria. Seven people may share one camel or cow.
Al-Hidayah: the hady is wajib for Tamattu and Qiran, based on Kur'an-i Kerimic verse.
The sacrifice is farz for Tamattu. The Maliki school specifies that the sacrifice should be performed in the Haram. Mekke residents performing Tamattu are exempt.
Al-Mudawwanah: the hady 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 haci fasts ten days (three during Hac, seven at home).
Al-Majmu' by al-Nawawi: 'The hady is wajib for the mutamatti' and the qarin, based on Kur'an-i Kerim.'
The sacrifice is farz for Tamattu and Qiran hacilar who are not residents of Mekke. Ibn Baz and Ibn Uthaymeen confirmed this as the clear Kur'anic obligation.
Al-Mughni by Ibn Qudamah: the hady is farz based on the verse, with fasting as the alternative.
This is a scholarly summary, not a personal fatwa. Consult your scholar for personal rulings.
Hz. Peygamber (sallallahu aleyhi ve sellem) sacrificed sixty-three camels with his own hand during the Farewell Hac, and Ali sacrificed the rest (of one hundred).
Sahih Muslim #1218 (sahih)Hz. Peygamber (sallallahu aleyhi ve sellem) sacrificed a cow on behalf of his wives during Hac.
Sahih al-Bukhari #1709 (sahih)