Qurbani (also known as Udhiyah in Arabic) is the ritual sacrifice of a livestock animal during the days of Eid al-Adha (10th-12th Dhul Hijjah). It commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) to sacrifice his son Ismail in obedience to Allah. The meat is distributed to the poor, relatives, and neighbours. According to the Hanafi school, it is wajib (obligatory) on every sane Muslim adult who possesses wealth above the Nisab threshold. According to the Shafi school, it is Sunnah mu'akkadah (strongly recommended).
The History of Qurbani
Qurbani commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) to sacrifice his beloved son Ismail in obedience to Allah's command. When Ibrahim demonstrated his complete submission, Allah replaced Ismail with a ram. This act of ultimate obedience is commemorated by Muslims worldwide every Eid al-Adha.
Who Must Give Qurbani?
According to the Hanafi school, Qurbani is wajib (obligatory) on every sane Muslim adult who possesses wealth above the Nisab threshold on the days of sacrifice. According to the Shafi, Maliki, and Hanbali schools, it is Sunnah mu'akkadah (strongly recommended).
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Types of Animals
Valid animals for Qurbani include sheep (minimum 1 year), goats (minimum 1 year), cows (minimum 2 years), and camels (minimum 5 years). A sheep or goat counts as one Qurbani share, while a cow or camel can be shared among up to 7 people.
When is Qurbani Performed?
Qurbani can be performed from after the Eid prayer on 10th Dhul Hijjah until sunset on the 12th Dhul Hijjah (the Days of Tashreeq).
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