Ruling on eating animals slaughtered in honor of shrines

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Q 9: If a person eats from the meat of animals slaughtered without mentioning Allah's Name over them before slaughtering, such as banquets made in honor of shrines, will they be considered Mushriks (ones who associate others in worship with Allah) or sinners?

A: It is impermissible to eat from the meat of whatever is slaughtered for anyone other than Allah, like sacrifices (Part No. 22; Page No. 496) offered by those who honor shrines to draw nearer to the dead, for this meat falls under the ruling on dead animals. However, whoever eats from it not knowing of the legal ruling, or out of negligence will not be considered a Kafir as long as they do not deem this act lawful.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.