Ruling on the special goats of the Hindus

Question

Question: In our area some Hindus have goats whose ears are cut, and rings are also put in their ears. What is the ruling on Muslims buying and selling such a goat, and also eating its meat?

Answer

If these goats were offered in the name of other than Allah, then buying them and eating their meat is not permissible.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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