Muslims carry out the Qurbani in commemoration of the tremendous sacrifice that Prophet Ibraheem (alaihi salaam) was willing to make. Allaah mentions in the Quran: “And, when he (Ismaeel) was old enough to walk with him, he said: ‘O my son! I have seen in a dream that I am slaughtering you, so look what you think!’ He said: ‘O my father! Do that which you are commanded, Insha Allaah, you shall find me of As-Sabirin.” (As-Saffat 37:102) The dreams of the Prophets are true, so as soon as he had seen this dream, Prophet Ibraheem (alaihi salaam) knew it was a revelation from Allaah. The story continues: “Then when they had both submitted themselves, and he had laid him prostrate on his forehead; And We called out to him: ‘O Ibraheem! You have fulfilled the dream!’ Verily! Thus, do We reward the doers of good.” So, Prophet Ibraheem and his son fulfilled the dream, they submitted themselves to Allaah and prepare themselves to carry out his command – once they did this, Allaah informed them that there was no need for the human sacrifice, Prophet Ibraheem had passed the test. Allaah presented him (alayhi salaam) with a ram to sacrifice instead. Ibn al-Qayyim said regarding this:‎” The purpose wasn’t for Ibrahim to kill his son, rather it was to sacrifice him in his heart, so all love belonged to Allaah alone.” On the day of ‘Eid al-Adha that we remember the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim (alayhi salaam), and we reflect on what made him to be the strongest of the believers, a close friend of Allaah, someone whom Allaah has blessed and a leader of all the nations that follow

Yes, if you have the financial means. The Prophet (salalahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “he who has the capacity to sacrifice but does not do so, should not approach our musAllaah (grounds for the Eid prayer)”. This h̩adīth clearly indicates that Qurbani is an obligation on those who have the means.

The dreams of the Prophets are true, so as soon as he had seen this dream, Prophet Ibraheem (alaihi salaam) knew it was a revelation from Allaah. The story continues: “Then when they had both submitted themselves, and he had laid him prostrate on his forehead; And We called out to him: ‘O Ibraheem! You have fulfilled the dream!’ Verily! Thus, do We reward the doers of good.” So, Prophet Ibraheem and his son fulfilled the dream, they submitted themselves to Allaah and prepare themselves to carry out his command – once they did this, Allaah informed them that there was no need for the human sacrifice, Prophet Ibraheem had passed the test. Allaah presented him (alayhi salaam) with a ram to sacrifice instead. Ibn al-Qayyim said regarding this:‎” The purpose wasn’t for Ibrahim to kill his son, rather it was to sacrifice him in his heart, so all love belonged to Allaah alone.”

On the day of ‘Eid al-Adha that we remember the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim (alayhi salaam), and we reflect on what made him to be the strongest of the believers, a close friend of Allaah, someone whom Allaah has blessed and a leader of all the nations that follow

The starting time for Qurbani begins after the Eid prayer, and it ends at sunset on the third day after Eid al-Adha. Crisis Aid advise you to pay for your Qurbani well in advance to allow us to purchase the animals. The sacrifice will only take place after the Eid prayer.

It should be either a large animal; camel or a cow, or a small animal; a sheep or goat. The animal should be healthy, with no apparent defects.

One goat or sheep is sufficient for one family. As for cows and camels, these can be shared by seven families. Crisis Aid give you the option of sacrificing one seventh of a cow or camel. However, given that Qurbani is a great act of worship, you may sacrifice as many animals as you wish.

No. It is sufficient for you to offer one qurbani on behalf of all the people who live in your house. ‘The Sahaabah Abu Ayyub was asked, “How was the sacrifice conducted at the time of the Messenger of Allaah (salalahu alaihi wa sallam)?” He replied, “A man would offer a sheep on behalf of himself and the members of his family, and they would eat some and feed others with some.” (al-Tirmidhi). Also the Prophet (salalahu alaihi wa sallam) before slaughtering a ram said: “In the name of Allaah; “O Allaah, accept (this sacrifice) on behalf of Muhammad and the family of Muhammad and the ummah of Muhammad.” i.e. the Prophet slaughtered one animal on his and his family’s behalf.

Its recommended to distribute the meat between yourselves and family, friends and relatives, and the poor. However, given the difficulty of performing Qurbani in the UK, Crisis Aid distribute the entire amount, in a country of your choice, to the poor.

Its recommended to distribute the meat between yourselves and family, friends and relatives,and the poor. However, given the difficulty of performing Qurbani in the UK, Crisis Aid distribute the entire amount, in a country of your choice, to the poor.

The animals to be slaughtered at Qurbani/ Udhiyah are sheep, goats, cattle (cows or bulls), buffalo or camels. According to the rules of Qurbani, they can be male or female but should be in good health, free from disability or handicap, and above a certain age. Goats and sheep must be at least one year old, while cattle must be two years, and camels five years.

Qurban animals have shares. Sheep and goats have one share each, camels and cattle each have seven shares. So for a single person, Qurbani is fulfilled with a sheep or a goat. Up to seven people can share in the purchase of a cow or a camel, and the sacrifice will be made for the seven.

Qurbani can be performed from the 10th day of the month of Dhul-Hijjah until the sun sets on the 12th of Dhul-Hijjah. The best time is to perform the act of Qurbani is immediately after the completion of the Eid-ul-Adha prayers.

The sacrificing person (normally the head of the household) should not cut his hair or nails from the first of Dhul-Hijjah until the sacrifice is completed. However, this prohibition does not apply to members of his household.