What is the liability if an obligatory sacrifice is lost or damaged without negligence while in the owner's custody?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Sacrifices (Uḍḥiyah)

Book 57 · Issue 4 · Bab 1

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If the sacrifice perishes in the owner's hand without negligence, or is stolen or lost, there is no liability upon the owner because it was a trust (*amanah*) in his possession, and he is not liable for it unless there was negligence, similar to a deposit (*wadi'ah*).