Ten persons performed Hajj, where they slaughtered just one camel
Q:
We are ten students who performed Tamattu` Hajj (`Umrah during the months of Hajj followed by Hajj in the same year with a break in between) two years ago. It was our obligatory Hajj and we slaughtered a camel on behalf of all of us
depending on the Hadiths nos. (904) and (905), Chapter "What is reported in participating in a camel and a cow" from the chapters of the Hajj of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) in the Book of Hadith of Sunan (Hadith compilations classified by jurisprudential themes) Al-Tirmidhy. What is the ruling on our Hajj? Is there anything required of us?
A:
Your Hajj is valid, in sha’a-Allah (if Allah wills). You are obliged to slaughter three rams in
Makkah because each one of you is committed to a Fidyah (ransom). A camel is sufficient for seven people according to the Hadith reported on the authority of
Jabir who said:
Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) commanded us to become seven partners (in the sacrifice) of a camel and a cow.
(Related by
Muslim) Imam
Al-Tirmidhy said: "The opinion adopted by knowledgeable Companions of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and others is that a camel or a cow is sufficient for seven."May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.