Is it permissible to slaughter a female sheep?
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Allah the Exalted has permitted the slaughter of livestock, both male and female. The male is preferred for sacrifice () and similar acts. Maliki jurists have mentioned a prohibition against slaughtering a lactating animal for the sake of public interest.
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