and as for the sacrifice of cattle we have ordained it for you as one of the symbols set up by god in which there is good for you. hence extol the name of god over them when they are lined up and after they have fallen lifeless to the ground eat of their flesh and feed the poor who is contented with his lot as well as him who is forced to beg. it is to this end that we have made them subservient to your needs so that you might have cause to be grateful.
والبدن جعلناها لكم من شعائر الله لكم فيها خير فاذكروا اسم الله عليها صواف فإذا وجبت جنوبها فكلوا منها وأطعموا القانع والمعتر كذلك سخرناها لكم لعلكم تشكرون