Is it permissible to sell any part of the sacrificial animal, whether meat or skin?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Sacrifices (Uḍḥiyah)
Primary text
It is not permissible to sell any part of the sacrificial animal, whether meat or skin, regardless of whether it was obligatory or voluntary, because it has been specifically designated (ta'ayyana) by the act of slaughter. Imam Ahmad prohibited selling it or any part of it, questioning how one could sell what has been designated for Allah (SWT). This prohibition is based on the command to divide the skins and the prohibition against giving any part to the butcher. Since it is designated for Allah (SWT), it cannot be sold, similar to a Waqf (endowment).
Supporting text
Al-Hasan and Al-Nakha'i permitted selling the skin to purchase household tools like sieves. Al-Awza'i reported something similar. Abu Hanifa permitted selling any part and then giving the price away as charity. Ibn 'Umar narrated that the skin could be sold and the price given as charity; Ibn al-Mundhir attributed this view to Ahmad and Ishaq as well.