On Whom is Qurbaani Waajib Qurbaani is waajib on every Muslim who is of sound mind, mature (who has reached the age of puberty), Muqeem (i.e. he is not a shar'ee traveler) and possesses the amount of fifty two and half tolas of silver (i.e. 612, 36 grams) or wealth equivalent to that value which is in excess of one's aslee (basic) needs. It is not necessary that this amount be in one's ...

Foreword Zil Hijjah Qurbaani The History of Qurbaani The Command for Qurbaani is for All Muslims A Few Ahaadeeth Virtues of Qurbaani On Whom is Qurbaani Waajib Days of Qurbaani Time for Qurbaani The Qurbaani Animal Masnoon Method of Sacrifice The Qurbaani meat and skin Qurbaani on Behalf of the Deceased ...

The Command for Qurbaani is for All Muslims The Qurbaani has been made waajib (incumbent) upon the whole Ummah and not only upon the pilgrims. Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam, the Sahaabah radhiyallahu anhum, Taabi'een and the whole of the Ummah all over have kept up this waajib steadfastly through all ages. It is a command of Allah to all, be they in Makkah, Madinah or any other part of ...

Days of Qurbaani The days of Qurbaani are the tenth, eleventh and twelfth of Zil Hijjah. The first day is better than the second, and the second better than the last. Time for Qurbaani In towns and cities where Jumu'ah and 'Eid are performed, Qurbaani is not permissible before the 'Eid salaat. If the Qurbaani has been offered before the 'Eid salaat, it will have to be repeated. Therefore, the ...

Masnoon Method of Sacrifice It is more virtuous to slaughter the animal with one's own hands. If one does not know how to slaughter, it is preferred that he remain present while someone else is sacrificing the animal. It is not necessary to make the niyyah (intention) of Qurbaani with the tongue, however it is necessary to say Bismillahi Allahu Akbar when slaughtering. When the animal is laid ...

Qurbaani on Behalf of the Deceased If one has been favoured by Allah with wealth, then he should also perform Qurbaani on behalf of Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam, his Sahaabah, his Ummah, the prophets and for his own living or deceased relatives, fiends and teachers who have conveyed Deeni knowledge during one's lifetime. One should always remember and never overlook our beloved Prophet ...

The Qurbaani Animal It is permissible to offer in sacrifice a goat or she-goat, sheep of all kinds, cow, bull, buffalo or camel. It is necessary that the goat is one (full) year old, whether male or female. A cow, bull or buffalo will have to be two years old, and a camel five years. Animals that are younger are not suitable for Qurbaani. A sheep (of any kind) not less than six months old, so ...

The Qurbaani meat and skin Mas'alah: It is permissible to eat the Qurbaani meat. It can also be distributed to relatives and friends whether wealthy or poor, Muslims or non-Muslims. It is better to divide it into three parts. One for the family, one for relatives and friends and one for the poor and needy. Mas'alah: The skin of the Qurbaani animal can be kept for personal use, e.g. using it as a ...

Virtues of Qurbaani Qurbaani is a practice commanded by Allah: ... So turn in prayer towards your Lord and Sacrifice (animals). (108:2) Aaishah radhiyallahu anhaa narrates that Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam said: There is nothing dearer to Allah during the days of Qurbaani than the sacrificing of animals. The sacrificed animal shall come on the Day of Judgement with its horns, hair, and ...

The History of Qurbaani Although Qurbaani had been ordained an ibaadah from the time of Adam alayhis Salaam, special importance was attached to it only after an incident which took place with Ibraaheem alayhis salaam, and consequently it was made waajib (incumbent) in the Sharee'ah of Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wasallam in his memory. This is a unique incident in world history and of great ...