How to take care of the sacrificial animal

 Publish: 03 Jul 2022, 09:35 pm   |   Pets & Animals , Tips & Guide

How to take care of the sacrificial animal

How to take care of the sacrificial animal-

In Surah Al-Hajj, Allah the Almighty has said, "I have prescribed sacrifice for every community (Surah Hajj: verse 34)." 2)

Sacrifice is only for Allah. This holy Eid-ul-Azha is celebrated by slaughtering animals on the appointed day. Eid al-Adha or Eid-ul-Azha is just a few days away. In the meantime the market for sacrificial animals has begun to freeze; Many have also started buying sacrificial animals. Some have already bought the sacrificial animal. It is very important to take care of these sacrificial animals.

Through the care and upkeep of the sacrificial animal, a cordial relationship is formed between the sacrificial animal and the sacrificial animal. The love and affection of the sacrificer towards the sacrificial animal is born. Therefore, it is necessary to take care of the sacrificial animal at various stages from the time of purchase to the time of sacrifice. Because this animal will be sacrificed in his name for the satisfaction of Allah the Almighty.

What to do in the care of the sacrificial animal-

What to do after buying a sacrificial animal:
After buying an animal from the sacrificial market, the animal should not be run home. Because those animals may not have the habit of running. This can make the cow or goat tired. Animals can be taken on foot from the market if they are near the house or animals can be taken in a pickup van when the house is far from the market.
 
About the food of the sacrificial animal:
Adequate preparation and feeding of good and good food such as bran, husk, leaves, grass and hay to the sacrificial animal. So that the animal never suffers from hunger. But you can't force feed. Normal food should be left in front of the animal so that it can eat its own food in time. Saline can be mixed with animal feed water if the weather is hot. However, more food should not be given the night before the sacrifice.

About the place where the sacrificial animal is kept: 
The body of the sacrificial animal should always be kept clean and tidy, the animal should be kept in a clean and tidy place, in a calm and cool environment. Can not be kept in damp, unclean and dirty place. It is necessary to clean the animal excrement and leftover food every day and make arrangements to give new food again. So that the environment of the place where the sacrificial animal is kept is not polluted. If the environment is polluted, the animal may get sick.

Showing kindness and care to animals is one of the noble teachings of Islam. And that animal was bought with the intention of sacrificing to the great God; Love and affection from his heart is the teaching of Islam. It is important to have more compassion for the sacrificial animal. It is also the work of thawab for the sacrificer to take care of the animal by touching it. Because this animal will be sacrificed for the satisfaction of God Almighty. It is better to offer one's favorite things to God. Because Allah Ta'ala sees the condition of the heart of the servant.

What to do with the animal on the day of sacrifice -

On the day of sacrifice, before going to the Eid Jamaat, the animal should be bathed in the morning and kept in the light sun with a small amount of water so that the bathing water gradually dries out from the body of the animal.

In the name of God, it is not right to fight too much while slaughtering an animal. It is better to lay the animal down with tact and care. It is better to slaughter quickly after bed without delay.

Special care is also necessary in case of slaughtering animals. Slaughtering the animal with a sharp knife so that the animal does not suffer much. It is better to sharpen / sharpen the knife well before slaughtering.

When slaughtering a sacrificial animal, be as sympathetic to the animal as possible and try to slaughter it easily. Not slaughtering another animal in front of one. This causes panic and fear in the living animals. The animal suffers.

The head should not be detached from the body of the sacrificial animal during slaughter. Because it is Makrooh. And in this the animal is given unnecessary trouble.

Some more things to keep in mind-

After slaughtering the animals, many of them are busy skinning or cutting the leg veins. This is not correct at all, but only after the animal has become completely numb after slaughter or death is confirmed. It is a cruelty to skin in a hurry. Which should not be in any way.

After all, from buying a sacrificial animal to slaughtering it, don't hurt the animal in any way. It is a matter of faith to be kind and compassionate towards animals. Remember that this is a sacrifice in the name of Allah for the sake of Allah Almighty.


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