Can the skin and head of an animal sacrificed as 'Adhiyah (Qurbani) be sold?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Sacrifices (Uḍḥiyah)
Primary text
Ahmad holds that the skin and head, along with the fetus ('saqt'), may be sold, with the proceeds given in charity. This ruling contradicts his stance concerning the Adhiyah, which is considered a sacrifice for Allah, thus nothing from it may be sold, similar to Hady (sacrificial animal for pilgrimage). Furthermore, charity can be fulfilled by giving the item itself, negating the need for sale.
Supporting text
Abu Al-Khattab suggests that the ruling of one type of sacrifice might be transferred to the other, leading to two reported narrations on the issue. Alternatively, a distinction may be made: the Adhiyah is linked to the prescribed time of Eid al-Adha, resembling Hady, whereas the Aqiqah (sacrifice for childbirth) is tied to a new blessing, akin to a feast (Waleemah). Since the sacrificial animal in this context has not left the owner's possession, he may dispose of it as he wishes, including selling it, as charity from the price realized is equivalent in merit, reward, and benefit to giving the item directly.