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156 – the story of al-haj Rashid ahmad american Chapter 2 – Other Activities While in America CORRECTING THE PRACTICE OF EID-UL- AZHA 47 (FESTIVAL OF SACRIFICE) There was a misconception among the members of the St. Louis Jam ā ‘ah that fresh meat was injurious to one’s health. As a result, they would sacrifice the animal days before the Eid, freeze the meat, and then cook it on the Eid itself. I advised the Community of the correct practice of the sacrifice but several members were still reluctant. However, I had forbidden it any other way than that of the practice of the Holy Prophet saw and his companions ra. The members complied after I made it clear that this was the only option acceptable by the Ahmadiyya Jam ā ‘ah. 47 ‘Id-ul-‘A dha in Arabic. [Writer]