Cooking one's Ud-hiyah and giving from it to the neighbors

Q 1: If someone cooks their Ud-hiyah (sacrificial animal offered by non-pilgrims) and gives from it to the relatives and neighbors, do they follow the Sunnah (action following the teachings of the Prophet) by that or not?


A: It is Mustahab (desirable) for a Muslim offering an Ud-hiyah to eat from it with his family, save a part of it, give in charity to the needy from it, and give the relatives and neighbors from it. Allah Almighty says: Then eat thereof and feed therewith the poor having a hard time. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, regarding the Udhiyah: Eat, preserve and give in charity. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.


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