How Should Sacrificial Meat be Distributed?

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Eid al-Adha is a festival where Muslims worship by sacrificing animals that meet certain conditions in a prescribed manner to draw closer to Allah and seek His pleasure. Sacrifice is both a means of social solidarity and spiritual development. Those who perform the sacrifice share the meat with themselves, their relatives, neighbors, and those in need, thereby increasing both their joy and blessings.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) advised dividing the sacrificial meat into three parts: one part for the needy, one for relatives, friends, and neighbors, and one for personal consumption at home. During the distribution of sacrificial meat, each of the three portions should be divided appropriately so that each recipient receives a sufficient amount for at least one meal. It's essential to ensure fair distribution, and those who are well-off have the freedom to distribute the entire sacrificial meat. Some individuals may choose to sacrifice multiple animals, allocating more meat for their household and thus sharing with more people.

Joint sacrifice, especially for large animals, is another consideration. Large animals can be sacrificed collectively by up to seven people. After the sacrifice, the meat should be divided equally among the participants by weight, rather than through informal agreements. It's not permissible to distribute meat based on mutual agreement without proper measurement. Moreover, if participants agree to entrust the sacrificial animal to one person, that person has the authority to distribute the meat as they see fit.

One of the easiest ways to distribute sacrificial meat to those in need is through charitable organizations. These organizations facilitate the distribution of meat to the needy, both domestically and internationally, allowing them to partake in the joy of the holiday. Donating to charities or giving them the authority to distribute on your behalf can be done through online platforms or by phone.

Deniz Feneri Association is one of Turkey's leading charitable organizations. They provide an online donation platform on their website for those willing to donate sacrificial meat. Simply fill out the form and choose your payment method to donate. Deniz Feneri Association ensures that your donations reach those in need both domestically and internationally.

To donate sacrificial skins to Deniz Feneri Association, you can send an email to fener@denizfeneri.org.tr or call 0216 384 00 00 for more information. Deniz Feneri Association evaluates donated skins to assist those in need.

The distribution of sacrificial meat is an integral part of the sacrifice ritual. By sharing sacrificial meat, we aim to earn Allah's pleasure and strengthen feelings of love and brotherhood within the community.