Fatawaa

Subject : Islamic Ruling on Appointing a Proxy for the Sacrificial Offering (Udhiyah) outside of Jordan
Fatwa Number : 4380
Date : 31-03-2026
Classified : Aqeeqah, Udhihiah and other Slaughtered Animals
Fatwa Type : Summarized Fatawaa

Question :

Is it permissible to appoint a proxy for the sacrificial offering outside Jordan?



The Answer :

In the name of Allah; all praise is due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah.

 

It is permissible to appoint a proxy—whether an individual or a charitable organization—to perform the sacrificial slaughter (Udhiyah) on one’s behalf, even if it is carried out in a country other than that of the donor. This is conditional upon the proxy’s adherence to the established requirements of the Udhiyah, including the animal’s age, its freedom from physical defects, the designated timing of the slaughter, and the proper distribution of the meat.

However, it is preferable for the one offering the sacrifice to perform the slaughter personally, in order to attain the full reward and blessings of the act. And Allah (Exalted be He) knows best.






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