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 […]
DHUL HIJJAH – THE VIRTUOUS MONTH Muslims have been favoured in many ways by Allah, and have been given opportunities to reap great blessings from the sacred days and months which have been highlighted in Islamic teachings. The month of Dhul Hijjah is one of […]
Question: Is it permissible to use a sheep that is less than a year old for qurbani? The animal is more that 60 lbs live weight. Answer: Assalamu Alaikum, If the sheep is fat and healthy and appears to be a one year old, then it […]
Question: Assalamu Alaikum, i would like to find out when qurbani is compulsory on a person? I have been getting many mixed and confusing opinion on the matter! I have a savings of approximately 4 thousand dollars, i also have two loans amounting to 30 […]
Question: Assalamu alaikum Mufti. I would like to know if a menstruating woman who has taken a share in Qurbani can participate in the slaughter and subsequent cleaning of the meat on the day(s) of Qurbani. Jazak allah. Answer: Wa alaikum As Salaam, Yes, a […]
Question: can one perform the aqiqah / quabani �with the same animal �,at �the same time ,. Answer: Assalaamu Alaikum, If you are taking shares in a large animal like a bull, then you can take one share for the qurbani and a separate one […]
Q. What are the requirements for a woman who is taking part in Qurbani other than fasting? Does she need to actually be at the place of sacrifice? Is it allowed for a woman who has no male person to assist with Qurbani to give […]
Q. During the week of Eid ul Adha I will be in Miami and flying to Mexico City. What is my position regarding Eid Salaah and my Qurbani? I would love to perform my Eid salaah but I don’t know the fatwa. Secondly will it be […]
Q. I am going to do qurbani and I remembered last year I fasted for one week prior to the day of Eid but I can’t remember clearly. Can you please tell me when I should start fasting for this, what day and when should I […]