The sacrifice (hady) is واجب for حجاج performing حج al-Tamattu (عمرہ then حج) and حج al-Qiran (combined حج and عمرہ). It is not required for حج al-Ifrad (حج alone). The minimum sacrifice is one sheep or goat, or a one-seventh share of a camel or cow. If the حاجی cannot afford it, they must fast three days during حج and seven days after returning home (ten days total).
The sacrifice (hady) is واجب for حجاج performing حج al-Tamattu and حج al-Qiran, based on قرآن مجیدic verse: 'And whoever enjoys عمرہ followed by حج must offer what is easily available of sacrificial animal. But whoever cannot find (one) — then a fast of three days during حج 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 عمرہ and حج in one journey, saving the حاجی 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 حاجی may share in a one-seventh portion of a camel or cow (seven حجاج sharing one camel or cow). The animal must be free of defects that would disqualify it.
Sheikh Ibn Uthaymeen clarified that حجاج performing حج al-Ifrad (حج alone without عمرہ) are not required to offer a sacrifice, as they did not combine two acts of worship. He also noted that residents of مکہ مکرمہ who perform Tamattu are not required to offer a sacrifice جمہور علماء کے مطابق, based on the continuation of the verse: 'This is for those whose family is not present at al-مسجد الحرام.' The sacrifice obligation applies to non-مکہ مکرمہ residents who perform Tamattu or Qiran.
نبی کریم (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) sacrificed sixty-three camels with his own hand during the Farewell حج, and Ali sacrificed the rest (of one hundred).
نبی کریم (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) sacrificed sixty-three camels with his own hand during the Farewell حج, and Ali sacrificed the rest (of one hundred).
نبی کریم (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) sacrificed a cow on behalf of his wives during حج.
نبی کریم (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) sacrificed a cow on behalf of his wives during حج.
Scholars from different schools of Islamic jurisprudence offer varying perspectives on this matter.
The sacrifice is واجب for Tamattu and Qiran حجاج. 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 قرآن مجیدic verse.
The sacrifice is واجب for Tamattu. The Maliki school specifies that the sacrifice should be performed in the Haram. مکہ مکرمہ 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 حاجی fasts ten days (three during حج, seven at home).
Al-Majmu' by al-Nawawi: 'The hady is wajib for the mutamatti' and the qarin, based on قرآن مجید.'
The sacrifice is واجب for Tamattu and Qiran حجاج who are not residents of مکہ مکرمہ. Ibn Baz and Ibn Uthaymeen confirmed this as the clear قرآنic obligation.
Al-Mughni by Ibn Qudamah: the hady is واجب based on the verse, with fasting as the alternative.
This is a scholarly summary, not a personal fatwa. Consult your scholar for personal rulings.
نبی کریم (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) sacrificed sixty-three camels with his own hand during the Farewell حج, and Ali sacrificed the rest (of one hundred).
Sahih Muslim #1218 (sahih)نبی کریم (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) sacrificed a cow on behalf of his wives during حج.
Sahih al-Bukhari #1709 (sahih)