THE SPIRITUAL PERFORMANCE OF HAJJ
THE HADI ANIMAL
The least of all these animals is the goat. Others include the camel, cow sheep and all those animals which are permissible to slaughter at Eid of Adha. Sacrificing a goat will suffice as Damm for all the transgressions except in two instances.
- Performing the Tawaaf Ziyaarat while in need of an obligatory bath.
- Engaging in intercourse after being at Arafat and before shaving the head.
In these two cases, a large animal carrying seven shares (Budana i.e. Camel, cow etc.) will have to be sacrificed.
Only the Hadi due for Tamattuu and Qiraan have to be slaughtered on the day of Nahr (10th). All Hadis, however, have to be slaughtered within the boundaries of the Haram’s geographical location except that Hadi which is of an exceptional and mandatory (Nafl) nature and which, due to some ailment, had to be sacrificed en-rout. No wealthy person may consume this Hadi. In the matter of distribution, no distinction will be drawn between the poor person residing in the Haram and others (i.e. all may benefit equally).
After the sacrifice, the animal’s skin and horns should be given in charity and may not be given to the butcher as remuneration for his services. These animals may not be ridden useless in dire necessity, neither should they be milked. If the destination is distant (necessitating milking), the milk may be given in charity and the animals’ udders sprinkled with cold water (to suppress refilling and the resultant inconvenience of milking while on journey).
If a person vows to perform Hajj on foot, it will become incumbent upon him and he may not mount a conveyance until the completion of the Tawaaf Ziyaraat. If he does so before this then he will have to sacrifice an animal in recompense.
Walking is superior to riding for an able person. |
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