Healing Sacrifice
The sacrifice of healing is a type of sacrifice that is slaughtered with the wish for health and healing for oneself or others. This sacrifice is usually performed by people who are facing illness, health problems or difficult situations in order to express their requests for help and healing from Allah.
Ruling on the Sacrifice of Healing
The sacrifice of healing is a supererogatory act of worship that can be performed according to one's own preference. The scholars of the Ahl al-Sunnah have stated that this type of worship will lead to healing and give spiritual support. One should sincerely intend to perform the sacrifice of healing and aim to draw closer to Allah.
How to intend a sacrifice of healing?
To intend a sacrifice for healing, it is necessary to intend it sincerely and with the intention of gaining the pleasure of Allah before the sacrifice. The content of the intention is to wish that the sacrifice will cure those who have health problems and to hope for the mercy of Allah (swt).
- "I sacrifice this sacrifice for the sake of Allah with the intention of healing for (name of the patient) who has this disease."
- "I sacrifice this sacrifice for the healing of (name of the patient), in honor of Allah's name Shafi'i."
Benefits of the Healing Sacrifice
Sacrifice is a means of asking Allah for healing. Sacrificing a sacrifice for a sick person invokes Allah's mercy and compassion. The sacrifice is made in honor of Allah's name Shafii. Shafii, one of the names of Allah, means "healer". Since the sacrifice is slaughtered in honor of Allah's name Shafii, it is easier for the sick person to be cured. The meat of the sacrifice is distributed to those in need to help them. Distributing the meat of the Shifa sacrifice to those in need provides them with material and spiritual support.
Meat of the Healing Sacrifice
The distribution of the meat of the Shifa sacrifice depends on the choice of the slaughterer. It can be eaten with family and relatives, or it can be distributed to the needy. It is more virtuous to distribute it to the needy. In particular, charity to the students of the Holy Qur'an is the best charity.
