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that they may witness, that they may be present before, things that are of benefit to them, in this world, such as commerce, or [of benefit] in the Hereafter, or in both - all [of which are [valid alternative] opinions - and mention Allah’s Name on appointed days, namely, the ten days of Dhū'l-Hijja, or the Day of 'Arafa, or from the Day of Immolation up to al-yawm al-ākher (the Last Day)s of tashrīq⁷ - all of which are [valid alternative] opinions - over the livestock which He has provided them, such as the camels, cows and sheep immolated on the Day of the 'īd, and any subsequent offerings or sacrifices. " So eat thereof, if it be recommended,⁸ and feed the wretched poor " , that is, the one in dire poverty.