Q. What would be the best way to divide meat slaughtered for qurbani? Last year we had some major problems. Some ladies were fighting for the shoulders, leg pieces.

A. If all shareholders want the same portion, then that portion should be weight and divided evenly amongst the shareholders.

If people do not have a preference, or if the preferences differ, then all edible and consumable portions should be allocated by the division of weight in an egalitarian manner.

As far as non-edibles are concerned, should a person wish for it, and others agree the person can have it, then that too would be allowed based on agreement among the shareholders.

It’s a happy and spiritual occasion. Forgive others for minor infractions, and insha-Allah, Allah would forgive you yours.

Allah certainly knows best.