What is the liability of a non-owner who destroys an obligatory sacrifice?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Sacrifices (Uḍḥiyah)

Book 57 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

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Primary text

If a non-owner destroys an obligatory sacrifice, he is liable only for its value at the time of destruction, unanimously agreed upon, and must deliver this amount to the owner. If the value exceeds the price of a replacement animal, the ruling follows that of the owner destroying it.

Supporting text

If the value does not reach the price of a sacrificial animal, the ruling follows the previously established rule concerning the excess value beyond the price of the sacrifice in the case of the sacrificer.