People get a hold of your emotion and ignore/forgive edifis... the thread has got off topic already and edifis is a win win for this moment... but the believer wud know his/her fate and that of edifis... and can spare some sympathy.

back to topic, i was advised to take part in the sacrifice physically, even preferably slaughter with your own hands or at least assist. but i know that it is not obligatory.

Faizal's comment is helpful:

"Go to any counters of Qatar Charity in Malls. Book your goat and pay your bills. Done. I have seen one in Lulu Hyper (Mall R/A)"

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