He would sometimes distribute the meat of the pilgrimage offerings (1), and at other times say: “Whoever wishes may cut off a portion” (2). He did both. This (3) has been cited as evidence that it is permissible to scramble for items scattered at weddings and similar occasions. A distinction has been drawn between the two practices, but its basis is unclear.

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His practice was to slaughter the offering for umrah at al-Marwah, and the offering for the combined Hajj and umrah at Minā. Ibn Umar did likewise (4). He (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) never slaughtered his pilgrimage offering until he had come out of ihram. He never slaughtered it before the Day of Sacrifice, nor did any of the Companions ever do so. Moreover, he slaughtered it only after sunrise and after stoning the pillar. Thus, there are four acts performed in sequence (5) on the Day of Sacrifice: first stoning, then slaughtering, then shaving the head, then circumambulating the Kaaba. This was the order he (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) followed (6). He never permitted slaughtering before sunrise. Undoubtedly, doing so is contrary to his guidance, and its ruling is the same as that of an Eid sacrifice slaughtered before sunrise.

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As for his practice concerning Eid sacrifices, he (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) never omitted the sacrifice. He would sacrifice two rams, slaughtering them after the Eid prayer. He explained that whoever slaughtered before the prayer had performed no sacrificial rite; it was merely meat he had provided for his family (7). This is what is indicated by