Qurbani

Page updated on 04/06/2008

What is Qurbani?

This is the sacrifice as ordained upon Muslims to be given at the time of Eid al-Adha. Every Muslim adult; male and female – as long as possessing Nisab – are required (Wajib) to offer this sacrifice. The rewards are the same and the benefits include feeding the poor. Costs vary between countries, with the cheapest being £18 for one part.

The slaughter of a small (domestic) grazing animal e.g. sheep, ram, goat, etc suffices per person, and a large (domestic) grazing animal e.g. cow, buffalo, camel, etc suffices for seven people. For many Muslims around the world the only time they can eat meat is during the time of Qurbani.

In addition to it being an ordained act and a Sunnah of Ibrahim (Alayhis-Salaam) and of all Muslims, The Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) has said that for every hair of his/her sacrificed animal a person will get a reward.

(al-Hakim, at-Tirmidhi and Ahmad)

The Messenger of Allah (Peace be upon him) has said that for every hair of his/her sacrificed animal a person will get a reward. (al-Hakim, at-Tirmidhi and Ahmad)

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