292. Animals slaughtered for God are for the needy/ poor.

God is devoid of needs as per Islamic belief. There is no need for any votive offering to be made to God. Verse (22:37) of the Quran answers the question, why animals are slaughtered for God?

This verse makes it crystal clear, “the meat or the blood of animals that are slaughtered do not reach God, nor does He in need of them”.

Generally worship in Islam involving economical activities, benefits the poor.

The objective of slaughtering animals in Islam is, for the poor and needy to benefit from the meat and by-products and also to express an attitude of consciousness, that man is ready to sacrifice anything for God. This animal sacrifice should not be misconstrued as votive offering worship in Islam.