for seven, sharing in it. It was narrated by Muslim (6). These two are more authentic (7) than their hadith. As for the hadith of Rafi', it pertains to the division [of spoils], not to the sacrificial animal (Udhiyah). Once this is established, it makes no difference whether the participants are from one household or not, whether they are performing a mandatory sacrifice or a voluntary one, or whether some of them seek nearness to Allah while others seek the meat; this is because for every person among them, their share suffices for them, so the intention of others regarding their own portions does not harm them (8).

Section: There is no harm if a man sacrifices a single sheep, a cow (9), or a camel on behalf of his household. Ahmad explicitly stated this. Malik, al-Layth, al-Awza'i, and Ishaq also held this view. It was narrated from Ibn Umar and Abu Hurayrah. Salih said: I said to my father: Can one sacrifice a sheep on behalf of the household? He said: Yes, there is no harm. The Prophet (peace be upon him) slaughtered two rams; he presented one and said: "In the name of Allah, O Allah, this is on behalf of Muhammad and the family of Muhammad." Then he presented the other and said: "In the name of Allah, O Allah, this is from You and for You, on behalf of whoever has professed Your oneness from my Ummah" (10). It is recounted that Abu Hurayrah used to sacrifice a sheep, and his daughter would come and say: "On my behalf?" He would reply: "And on your behalf" (11). Al-Thawri and Abu Hanifah disliked this because a sheep does not suffice for more than one person; if two people share in it, it does not suffice for either of them, like two strangers. Our evidence is what Muslim (12) narrated with his chain of transmission from Aisha, that the Prophet (peace be upon him) was brought a ram to sacrifice; he laid it down, slaughtered it, and said: "In the name of Allah, O Allah, accept this from Muhammad and the family of Muhammad." From Jabir, he said: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) slaughtered on the day of sacrifice two rams [which were horned, white-black, and castrated] (13). When he faced them...