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29 / 06 / 2026

Naming without the slaughterer

Question

If someone says "In the name of Allah" at the time of slaughtering but is not the slaughterer, is it sufficient?

Answer

I say, and with God's help: It is necessary to mention the name of the one who slaughters, and God knows best.