How many shares for Udhiyyah can a large animal have?
In terms of shares for Udhiyyah (sacrificial animals), a large animal such as a camel or cow can be shared among multiple people. Specifically, according to Jabir bin Abdullah, each group of seven sharing one camel.
Sahih Muslim 15:392 This indicates that a camel can accommodate up to seven shares for the purpose of sacrifice.
Regarding cows, a similar principle applies, as it's understood that a cow can also be shared among seven people for the Udhiyyah. Thus, both camels and cows can have up to seven shares. However, the exact number of shares can depend on the specific agreements among those participating in the sacrifice.
It is important to note that the narration from Al-Kafi regarding shares is not confirmed for citation and may not directly address the question. Therefore, the primary guidance comes from the narration in Sahih Muslim that clearly states the sharing arrangement for camels.
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Sahih Muslim 15:392
Sahih Muslim · Book 15, Hadith 392 · Narrated by Jabir ibn Abd Allah
I heard Jabir bin Abdullah say that we shared with the Prophet (peace be upon him) in Hajj and Umrah, each group of seven sharing one camel. Someone asked Jabir, "Is it possible to share in the camel but not in the butchery?" He said, "It is only from the camel itself." At Hudaybiyyah, Jabir said, we slaughtered seventy camels, each group of seven sharing one camel.
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