Dividing of Qurbani Shares

Assalaamu alaikum

Respected Mufti

Please explain the rulings with regards to dividing shares for a cow for qurbani. Does the weight need to be divided, or must meat from each section of the cow be divided into 7 shares?

Jazakallah kheir

Answer

Assalaamu alaykum

The weight needs to be divided.

It is mentioned in Behisti Zewar:

If seven persons share one animal, the meat should be equally distributed by weighing it in the proper manner. It should not be distributed by mere estimation. If the meat is not properly weighed and there is a difference in the amount of shares, this will be regarded as interest and also a sin. However, if the head, hooves and skin are also shared, it will be permissible to give less meat to the one who received the head, feet or skin. If a person receives the same amount of meat as the others and also receives the head, feet or skin, this will also be regarded as interest and a sin.

And Allah Ta'ala knows best

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