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2792. It was reported from 'Aishah, that the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ ordered for a horned ram with black on its legs, black around its eyes and black on its underside, and it was brought forward for him
to sacrifice it. He said: "O 'Āishah! Get me a knife." Then he said: "Sharpen it with a stone." So she did it. He took the knife and the ram, and placed it on the ground to slaughter it, and said: "In the Name of Allāh. O Allāh! Accept it for Muḥammad, Muḥammad's family, and for the Ummah of Muḥammad." Then he sacrificed it. (Sahīh)
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Commentary
1. The sacrificial animal, in order to be a good offering, must be able-bodied and good looking.
2. The blade used must be sufficiently sharp.
3. Offering sacrifices on behalf of the entire Ummah was exclusive for the Prophet ﷺ. As for others of the community, they should offer sacrifices on their own behalf as well on behalf of their family members.
