Who is obligated by the Udhiyah (sacrifice), what is the method of its distribution, is it permissible for the one offering the sacrifice to eat from it, and what is the permissible proportion for him?
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The of the majority of scholars is that is a confirmed and not obligatory, while Imam Abu Hanifa held the view that it is obligatory.
Udhiyah is only required from those who are able and it is offered on behalf of all the household. The criterion for a household is a shared expenditure.
It is recommended for the one offering the Udhiyah to divide it into three parts: one part for consumption, one part for charity, and one part for gifts.
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