Whoever has a sacrifice to slaughter, once the crescent of Dhul-Hijjah is declared, he sho…

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Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

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Hadith text: Whoever has a sacrifice to slaughter, once the crescent…

Explanation of the hadith: Whoever has a sacrifice to slaughter, once the crescent…

The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) commanded those who intend to offer a sacrifice not to cut hair from their head, armpits, or mustache, nor to cut any of their fingernails or toenails until they have offered their sacrifice, once the new moon of Dhul-Hijjah has appeared.

Lessons: Whoever has a sacrifice to slaughter, once the crescent…

Categories : Jurisprudence of Acts of Worship · Hajj and ‘Umrah · Jurisprudence and Juristic Principles · Sacrifice

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Wed 16 Jumada al-Awwal
الأربعاء 16 جمادى الأولى
أحدب متناقص Waning Gibbous Day 17.3 / 29.5
Illumination 93%
New moon in 12 days
لا حول ولا قوة إلا بالله There is no power nor strength except with Allah

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ