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And [as for] the sacrificial camels (al-budn, plural of badana, which are 'camels') - We have appointed them for you as one of Allah’s sacraments, the [ritual] ceremonies of His religion. There is good for you in them, benefit for you in this world, as already mentioned, and a reward in the Hereafter. So mention Allah’s Name over them, at the point of immolating them, when they are lined up, standing on three legs, with the left foreleg hobbled. Then, when their flanks have collapsed, fallen to the ground after immolation - which is the time when one may eat of them - eat of them, if you wish, and feed the [self-contained] beggar (al-qāni', [a beggar] who is content with what he is given, neither asking nor approaching [people]) and the suppliant (al-mu'tarr, [a beggar] who asks [for charity] or approaches [people for that purpose]). So, that is, similar to such a disposal, We have disposed them for you, that it may be immolated or ridden - for otherwise it would not have been possible - that perhaps you might be thankful, for My graces to you.