نبی کریم performed his sacrifice in منیٰ, but he also said: 'All of منیٰ is a place of sacrifice, and all the alleys of مکہ مکرمہ are a place of passage and sacrifice.' This indicates that the sacrifice may be performed anywhere in the Haram area (منیٰ, مکہ مکرمہ, and the surrounding sacred precinct). Modern slaughterhouses in مکہ مکرمہ that process حج sacrifices are valid according to scholars including Ibn Baz.
نبی کریم (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) performed his sacrifice in منیٰ, establishing it as the primary and preferred location. However, he also stated: 'I have sacrificed here, but all of منیٰ is a place of sacrifice,' and in another narration: 'All the alleys of مکہ مکرمہ are a place of passage and sacrifice.' This indicates that the sacrifice may be validly performed anywhere within the boundaries of the Haram (sacred precinct), which includes منیٰ, مکہ مکرمہ, and the surrounding areas within the Haram boundary.
Sheikh Ibn Baz ruled that the sacrifice is valid when performed in منیٰ, in مکہ مکرمہ, or in the designated modern slaughterhouses operated within the Haram boundaries. He noted that the Saudi government has established organized slaughterhouse facilities to ensure proper Islamic slaughter, hygiene, and distribution of meat to the needy worldwide. Using these facilities is permissible and fulfills the obligation.
Sheikh Ibn Uthaymeen confirmed that while منیٰ is the Sunnah location, the obligation is fulfilled by sacrificing anywhere within the Haram boundaries. He cautioned that sacrificing outside the Haram boundaries entirely (such as in Jeddah or one's home country) would not fulfill the حج sacrifice obligation, as the حج hady must be in the Haram. The Permanent Committee similarly ruled that modern organized sacrifice programs, including those where the حاجی pays and the organization performs the sacrifice on their behalf in the Haram, are valid.
نبی کریم (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) said: 'I have sacrificed here, but all of منیٰ is a place of sacrifice. So sacrifice in your lodgings.'
نبی کریم (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) said: 'I have sacrificed here, but all of منیٰ is a place of sacrifice. So sacrifice in your lodgings.'
نبی کریم (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) said: 'All the alleys and paths of مکہ مکرمہ are a place of passage and sacrifice.'
نبی کریم (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) said: 'All the alleys and paths of مکہ مکرمہ are a place of passage and sacrifice.'
Scholars from different schools of Islamic jurisprudence offer varying perspectives on this matter.
The sacrifice may be performed anywhere in the Haram area. منیٰ is preferred but not exclusively required. Modern slaughterhouses in مکہ مکرمہ are valid.
Al-Hidayah: the sacrifice is valid throughout the Haram, based on نبی کریم's statement about مکہ مکرمہ's alleys.
The Maliki school prefers منیٰ for the sacrifice but permits it anywhere in the Haram. منیٰ is the Sunnah location.
Al-Mudawwanah: Imam Malik preferred منیٰ but acknowledged the validity of sacrifice throughout the Haram.
The sacrifice is valid anywhere in the Haram boundaries. منیٰ is preferred. The Shafi'i school does not restrict the location to منیٰ alone.
Al-Majmu' by al-Nawawi: 'The sacrifice may be in منیٰ or anywhere in the Haram.'
The Hanbali school permits the sacrifice anywhere in the Haram. منیٰ is the Sunnah location. Modern slaughterhouses within the Haram are valid.
Al-Mughni by Ibn Qudamah: the sacrifice is valid throughout the Haram boundaries.
This is a scholarly summary, not a personal fatwa. Consult your scholar for personal rulings.
نبی کریم (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) said: 'I have sacrificed here, but all of منیٰ is a place of sacrifice. So sacrifice in your lodgings.'
Sahih Muslim #1218 (sahih)نبی کریم (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) said: 'All the alleys and paths of مکہ مکرمہ are a place of passage and sacrifice.'
Sunan Abu Dawud #1937 (sahih)