(resident), male and female who is owner of the Nisab (financial threshold amount). An owner of the financial threshold amount is the one who possesses 52.5 Tolas of silver or an equivalent amount in money or business stock or possessions excluding the basic essentials. Further, she must not owe such an amount of debt to Allah Almighty or to the people which if she were to pay, she would no longer remains the owner of the financial threshold amount.

Therefore she should fulfil the obligation of Ritual animal sacrifice whole-heartedly, alongside learning about the matters relating to Ritual animal sacrifice, as whosoever is legally obligated to perform Ritual animal sacrifice, then learning regarding the matters of Ritual animal sacrifice is also necessary for her.

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب                 صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد

Dear Islamic sisters! We were listening to the virtues of the month of Zul-Hijjah and Ritual animal sacrifice. Generally, on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, due to the abundance of meat, there is almost no trend of cooking lentils and vegetables, and more preference is given to cooking meat. As a result of this, we become deprived of the benefits of meat which we were due to attain, because of its over-consumption. Whilst falling prey to excessive meat consumption, we are left with no choice but to visit the doctors. Therefore, adopt moderation in regards to consuming meat, and in order to minimise the harmful effects of meat, ensure to cook vegetables alongside it. Let us listen to some health benefits of meat and the harms of overeating it.

Health benefits of Meat

Herbal doctors have said:

   *Eating meat supplements 70 strengths (of the body).

   *It increases the strength of the eyesight

   *Meat beautifies the complexion of the body

   *It prevents obesity