Situation one: the pilgrim cannot provide the animal but can complete the three valid fasts by the stated deadline. The text gives fasting as a substitute.
Situation two: the offering was not provided and the deadline for the initial fasts also expired. The text now says illa al-dam—only the offering suffices. Distinguish lack of means from missing the time allocated to the substitute.
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Bab al-Qiran — Combining Hajj and Umrah in One Ihram
Situation one: the pilgrim cannot provide the animal but can complete the three valid fasts by the stated deadline. The text gives fasting as a substitute.
Situation two: the offering was not provided and the deadline for the initial fasts also expired. The text now says illa al-dam—only the offering suffices. Distinguish lack of means from missing the time allocated to the substitute.