Is an Udhiyah obligatory upon a widow?
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The majority of scholars hold that the (sacrifice) is a confirmed , and it only becomes obligatory through a vow or designation, such as when someone buys a sheep or intends it for Udhiyah, or when a deceased person has bequeathed it. As for the woman being a widow, there is no connection between that and the obligation of Udhiyah. The Udhiyah is recommended whenever one has the means.
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