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 Storing the meat of the sacrificed animal

In the early days of Islam, consuming the meat of the sacrificed animal for more than 3 days was not permissible.  Later on, the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) granted permission to have it for more than 3 days as well.

As mentioned in this Hadith of Sahih Bukhari:

It is narrated on the authority of Hadhrat Salmah Bin Akwa’a (May Allah be well pleased with him), he says:  The Holy Prophet Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said:  The person who sacrifices an animal should not have anything left from the meat of the sacrifice on the 3^rd day.  When the occasion of sacrifice came the next year, the Companions requested:  O Prophet of Allah (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam)!  Should we use the meat in the same manner as we did the last year?  The Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said:  You have the meat, let others have it and store it up.  Last year, people were in difficulties, that’s why I decided that you should help them in the days of sacrifice.

(Sahih Bukhari, Hadith No. 5569)