What is the recommended orientation for the slaughtered animal?
Chapter on the Description of Hajj
Al-Mughni
Book of Hajj
Primary text
It is recommended (mustahabb) to direct the slaughtered animal towards the Qibla (direction of prayer). This action is considered preferable, and if omitted while fulfilling the necessary utterance, the slaughter is valid but the preferred act is missed.
Supporting text
Ibn Umar and Ibn Sirin disliked eating from an animal slaughtered while directed away from the Qibla.