FatwaFederal TerritoriesSacrifice & Aqiqah
IRSYAD HUKUM KHAS HAJI DAN KORBAN SIRI KE-107: SEDIH TENGOK HAIWAN DIKORBANKAN - IBADAH KORBAN BUKANLAH SATU PENGANIAYAAN TERHADAP HAIWAN KORBAN
Is slaughtering sacrificial animals a form of cruelty to animals, and how does Islam view feeling sad at seeing animals sacrificed?
Short answer
The sacrifice is an Islamic ritual that brings a person closer to Allah and is not regarded as cruelty to animals.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hukum Edisi Haji & Korban
- Topic
- Sacrifice & Aqiqah
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The sacrifice is an Islamic ritual that brings a person closer to Allah and is not regarded as cruelty to animals. Sacrificial animals are livestock lawful for consumption, and Islam requires kindness during slaughter, such as carrying it out promptly and not sharpening the knife in front of the animal. Compassion toward animals is a praiseworthy trait, but it does not prevent humans from benefiting from animals within the limits of Islamic law, in view of public interest and sustainability.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Ibadah korban merupakan syiar dan lambang kebesaran dalam agama Islam dengan mengambil ibrah pengorbanan Nabi Ibrahim AS dan anaknya Nabi Ismail AS.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD HUKUM KHAS HAJI DAN KORBAN SIRI KE-107: SEDIH TENGOK HAIWAN DIKORBANKAN - IBADAH KORBAN BUKANLAH SATU PENGANIAYAAN TERHADAP HAIWAN KORBAN”, 12 June 2025. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-hukum/edisi-haji-korban/6279-sedih-tengok-haiwan-dikorbankan-ibadah-korban-bukanlah-satu-penganiayaan-terhadap-haiwan-korban. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/is-animal-sacrifice-cruelty-to-animals/