Moroccan Families Face Financial Strain to Uphold Eid al-Adha Sheep Tradition

These habits in no way conform to the recommendations of Islam, which expressly prohibits any Muslim from going beyond his financial means in the execution of a ritual (Sunnah). Lacking means, Islam provides believers with other ways to draw closer to God.

These provisions, established in order to alleviate the burden of responsibility of the head of the family, do not discourage certain people who do not hesitate to resort to credit or other means to satisfy the whim of the moment. And credit institutions are precisely taking advantage of this senseless enthusiasm to sell their products.

The height of absurdity: when some heads of household, despite their knowledge of the recommendations of Islam, stubbornly sell their property or take out loans to obtain the sheep, knowing that Islamic religion prohibits interest-bearing loans.