The Case of a Sacrificial Animal Used for Transportation That Gives Birth or Milk

“This is about the words of Allah, most Majestic, most Glorious, ‘In cattle there are benefits for you for an appointed time.’ (22:34) Abu ‘ Abd Allah (a.s.), has said that of such benefits are using them for transportation without harshness or milking them, if applicable, without draining everything in their udder.”

“Abu ‘Abd Allah (a.s.), has said, ‘If a badanah gives birth you can milk it without harming its young. You then can slaughter both of them.’ I then asked, ‘Can I drink its milk and give to others?’ He (the Imam) said, ‘Yes, you can do so.’ He (the Imam) said that ’Amir al-Mu’minin (a.s.), on seeing people exhausted because of walking would carry them on his budn (plural of badanah).’ He (the Imam) has said when one’s stumper strays or is destroyed and he has one for offering, it is lawful for him to ride it.’”

“I once asked abu Ja‘far (a.s.), about the case of a badanah that gives birth; if it is permissible to milk it. He (the Imam) said, ‘You can milk it without harming its young. You then can slaughter both of them.’ I asked, ‘Can its milk be used for drinking?’ He (the Imam) said, ‘Yes, you can do so and give to others.’”