RULES AT THE TIME OF SLAUGHTERING – It is preferable for the owner of the animal to slaughter the animal himself provided that he is able to slaughter. If he cannot do it, then one may delegate another Muslim who is acquainted with the laws […]
THE QURBANI MEAT The meat of Qurbani can be divided into three parts. One part for the family, one for relatives and friends, and one for the poor and needy. This division is only mustahab (commendable) and is not compulsory. As such, it is allowed […]
THE QURBANI ANIMAL Qurbani can be done with camels, oxen, buffaloes, cows, goats and sheep. A camel must be at least 5 years old; oxen, buffaloes and cows must not be less than two years. One of these animals will suffice as seven shares (i.e. […]
THE DAYS OF QURBANI The days of Qurbani are the 10th, 11th and 12th of Dhul Hijjah. The actual time commences from after the Eid Salaah and ends just until before sunset on the 12th of Dhul Hijjah. Although it is allowed to do sacrifice […]
RULES PERTAINING TO QURBANI Qurbani is wajib upon a person who possesses the Nisaab. If a person does not have the Nisaab, then the Qurbani will not be wajib upon him. However, if he does Qurbani, he will be highly rewarded for it. Qurbani is […]
RULING ON DOING QURBANI Imam Tirmidhi relates a narration about the sacrifice of the Prophet (S.A.S) as follows. أَقَامَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ بِالمَدِيْنَةِ عَشْرَ سِنِينَ يُضَحِّي كُلَّ سَنَةٍ “The Prophet (S.A.S) lived in Madinah after the Hijrah for ten years and every […]
Virtues of Qurbani Doing the Qurbani is a very virtuous act in the sight of Allah. In this regard, Aisha (R.A) says that Rasulullah (S.A.S) said: مَا عَمِلَ ابْنُ آدَمَ يَوْمَ النَّحْرِ عَمَلًا أَحَبُّ إِلَى اللَّهِ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ، مِنْ اِهرَاقَةِ دَمٍ، وَإِنَّهُ لَيَأْتِيْ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ، […]
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF UDHIYAH – QURBANI – THE SACRIFICE Udhiya, commonly known and referred to as Qurbani, is a very great act of Ibadah (worship), and is very beloved to Allah. Originating from the great sacrifice which Ibraheem (A.S.), the friend of Allah offered at […]
A BRIEF HISTORY OF QURBANI We often hear the word ‘Qurbani’ or Sacrifice, but what does it really mean? ‘Qurbani’ comes from the root word ‘Qurban’ which literally means ‘every such thing or act which is a means of taking people closer to Allah. This […]
The Day of Arafah Another outstanding merit of the month of Dhul Hijjah is that the blessed day of Arafah falls in this month within the first 10 days. This day which is the 9th of Dhul Hijjah is extremely great and virtuous and the […]