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1. It is generally observed that just one goat is sacrificed on behalf of the whole family despite the Qurbānī being Wājib for a number of family members as they possess wealth up to the extent of Niṣāb. It is obligatory to perform separate Qurbānīs on behalf of all those for whom the Qurbānī is Wājib. Not even a single family member’s Wājib will be fulfilled if only one goat is sacrificed on behalf of the whole family because a goat does not possess more than one share. It can only be sacrificed on behalf of a specific individual.
In a single cow, (buffalo) and camel, seven Qurbānīs (shares) may be performed. (‘Ālamgīrī, vol. 5, pp. 304)
Though performing Qurbānī on behalf of a minor is not Wājib, but it is better to do so. It is not necessary to obtain the minor’s permission either. If someone wishes to perform Qurbānī on behalf of his adult offspring or wife he should seek permission from them. If he performs Qurbānī on their behalf without getting permission from them, their Wājib will not be fulfilled. (‘Ālamgīrī, vol. 5, pp. 293; Baĥār-e-Sharī’at, vol. 3, pp. 428)
Permission can be of two kinds: (i) Explicit; for example, his offspring or wife clearly asks him to perform Qurbānī on their behalf. (ii) Implicit; for example, he performs
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