The Ruling on Sacrifice as a Redemption for a Person's Safety

Question
Is it permissible to sacrifice as a redemption for a person's safety? Is it permissible to borrow money to fulfill this and sacrifice? How should it be divided after the sacrifice? Is it permissible to eat from it?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: It is recommended to slaughter for the sake of God Almighty in gratitude to Him or to alleviate calamities and diseases, but it is preferable that it not be a religious obligation. It is permissible to eat from it; because it is not a vow, and it is distributed as the slaughterer wishes, and God knows best.
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