Slaughtering an animal that has both male and female private organs for qurbaani

· 19 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1443 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it permissible for me to slaughter a goat, that was born with both, male and female organs? I had purchased the goat only knowing it had a male parts. Is it permissible to partake from the animal?

Answer

The fuqahaa have stated that it is not permissible for one to slaughter an animal that has both male and female organs for qurbaani.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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