Q 4: If a person does not find a sacrificial animal or it is not possible for him to get it until after the 15th of Dhul-Hijjah then he gets one is it permissible for him to slaughter it? What is the ruling on a resident if he is incapable at the beginning of Hajj and then gets the sacrificial animal, should he slaughter it or is it too late?

A: Firstly: A person who performs Tamattu` Hajj (`Umrah during the months of Hajj followed by Hajj in the same year with a break in between) or Qiran Hajj (combining Hajj and `Umrah without a break in between) must offer Hady (sacrificial animal offered by pilgrims) on the Day of `Eid-ul-Adha or in the three days of Tashriq (10th, 11th, 12th of Dhul-Hijjah) and if he can not, he should fast for three days in Hajj (Part No. 11; Page No. 375) and seven days when he returns home. It is not permissible for him to delay what is incumbent upon him with the ability to do so. Secondly: For those who do not offer Hady (sacrificial animal offered by pilgrims) of Tamattu` at its due time due to their inability, then become able to slaughter it, before observing fasting, to make up for it, they do not have to perform it at anytime in Makkah. They should repent to Allah from their negligence and should not repeat this action again whether they delayed it intentionally or due to negligence.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.