that once he was not present (at the time of `Id-al-Adha) and when he came. some meat was presentedto him. and the people said (to him), 'This is the meat of our sacrifices" He said. 'Take it away; I shallnot taste it. (In his narration) Abu Sa`id added: I got up and went to my brother, Abu Qatada (who washis maternal brother and was one of the warriors of the battle of Badr) and mentioned that to him HeSa`d. 'A new verdict was given in your absence (i.e., meat of sacrifices was allowed to be stored andeaten later on).