Giving a non-Muslim from the meat of the Ud-hiyah

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Q 2: Is it permissible to give a Kafir (disbeliever) from the meat of the Udhiyah (sacrificial animal offered by non-pilgrims) or whatever is given as Sadaqah (voluntary charity)?

A: It is permissible to give a Kafir from the meat of the Ud-hiyah if they are not an enemy, and if the meat is not obligatory like the meat of a vow, for Allah (Exalted be He) says: Allâh does not forbid you to deal justly and kindly with those who fought not against you on account of religion nor drove you out of your homes. Verily, Allâh loves those who deal with equity. And as the Prophet, (peace be upon him) ordered Asma' bint Abu bakr to maintain close relations with her mother although she was Mushrikah (a woman who associates others with Allah in His Divinity or worship), Related by Al-Bukhari . (Part No. 11; Page No. 426) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.