Purchasing another qurbaani animal if one's qurbaani animal died before the days of qurbaani

Q: I purchased a goat for Qurbani, tonight it had been murdered by dogs. Now is it mandatory to purchase another goat ?

A: Yes, if you are wealthy.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)