Is it permissible to feed portions of the sacrificial animal to a non-Muslim?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Sacrifices (Uḍḥiyah)

Book 57 · Issue 1 · Bab 1

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Primary text

It is permissible to feed portions of the sacrificial animal to a non-Muslim (Dhimmi). This opinion is held by Al-Hasan, Abu Thawr, and the Ashab al-Ra'y (Hanafi school). The evidence rests on the fact that it is permissible food, hence it is permissible to feed it to a Dhimmi, similar to other permissible food. Furthermore, since it is voluntary charity (Sadaqat Tatwwu'), it is permissible to give it to a Dhimmi or a captive, just like other voluntary charity.

Supporting text

Imam Malik considered it preferable to give it to Muslims rather than non-Muslims. Imam Malik and Al-Layth disliked giving the skin of the sacrifice to a Christian.