Is it permissible to slaughter the hady (sacrificial animal) on the first day of Dhu al-Hijjah based on the fatwa of one of the scholars?
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It was previously mentioned in no. 36496 that scholars differed regarding slaughtering the hady (sacrificial animal) before the Day of Nahr (slaughter, the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah). The preponderant opinion is that it is impermissible. However, since you did so emulating a trustworthy scholar, it is sufficient for you, because Al-Shafi'i held the view that it is permissible to slaughter the hady before the Day of Nahr. Ibn Abd al-Barr said: "Whoever emulates a trustworthy scholar in the rulings of his Shari'ah is excused, because he has fulfilled his obligation, and he must emulate a scholar in matters he is ignorant of."
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