Qurbani & Aqeeqah

Qurbani

Qurbani also known as Udhiyah in Arabic, is the word that describes the sacrifice of an animal to Allah (swt) during the period of EidulAdha.

On Eid Ul Adha, which marks the completion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, the Muslim world celebrates and honours the tradition of the Prophet Ibrahim (Alahi Salaam) by sacrificing an animal and distributing the meat to those in need.


Who should perform Qurbani?

The general rule is that Qurbani should be performed by adults of sane mind and affordable means. The Hanafi ulema say it is wajib (obligatory) while the other schools of jurisprudence say it is sunnah. However, it is generally agreed that if a person can afford Qurbani, they should perform it.

If you have any questions or doubts about this aspect of Qurbani, please consult your local shaykh, imam or mosque.


What animals are sacrificed at Qurbani?

The animals to be slaughtered at Qurban are goats, sheep, 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.


How many Qurbani animals do I have to sacrifice?

  • 1 small animal (Sheep or Goat) = 1 Qurbani
  • 1 large animal (Cattle) = 7 Qurbanis

You can make as many Qurbanis as you want – for example two or three shares in a cow - and on behalf of as many individuals as you like, including those who have passed away.

 

Country Small Animal Large Animal 1/7 Share
Afghanistan £95 £360 £52
Bangladesh £80 £490 £60
Bosnia £90 £1025 £147
Burma £90 - -
Burkina Faso £60 £420 £60
Chad £70 £420 £60
Djibhouti £80 £1000 £143
Ethiopia £60 £530 £76
Gambia £100 £490 £70
Ghana £70 £420 £60
Gaza £250 £1500 £215
India £125 £95 £14
Jammu Kashmir (Occupied) - £260 £38
Kenya £70 £420 £60
Lebanon £130 £1300 £186
Libya £120 - -
Mauritania £100 - -
Mozambique £60 £370 £53
Pakistan £100 £375 £54
Rohingyah (Bangldesh) £90 £490 £70
Sierra Leon £90 £360 £52
Somalia £90 £700 £100
Sudan £100 £750 £108
Syria £120 £1200 £172
Tanzania £50 - -
Uganda £70 £420 £60
United Kingdom £160 - -
Uyghur refugees £150 - -
Yemen £115 £590 £85

Aqeeqah

The birth of a child is a joyous occasion for every family. The birth of a child is a joyous occasion for every family.

The wife of the Prophet, Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her), is reported to have said: 'The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did the aqeeqah for al-Hasan and al-Husayn on the seventh day, and gave them names.' - Ibn Hibban, 12/127; Al-Hakim, 4/264.

It is a sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) that when a baby is born the parents should perform aqeeqah for the child by slaughtering two goats or sheep for a boy and one sheep or goat for a girl.

The sunnah is to perform the sacrifice on the seventh day after the child is born although there is no harm in performing it later.

MiN offers the aqeeqah service in Pakistan and Syria. The meat of these animals is prepared and/or distributed to the most needy.

 
Note: If you wish for your Aqeeqah to be carried out on a specific day, please enquire with a volunteer directly on 03330 11 99 79
Pakistan Syria Tanzania Yemen
£150 £130 £50 £120

Animal Sacrifice

This is identical to the qurbani or udhiyah, the only difference being that this is not an obligatory act. The rewards are the same and the benefits include feeding the poor.

This service is available for aqeeqah (sacrifice in gratitude at the birth of a child), walimah (sacrifice in gratitude at the time of marriage) and all other supererogatory sacrifices.

The slaughter of a small domestic grazing animal such as a sheep, ram, or goat suffices for one person, and a large domestic grazing animal such as a cow, buffalo, or camel suffices for seven people.

In addition to it being a sunnah of the Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him), the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) has said that the person making such a sacrifice receives a reward equal to every hair of the sacrificed animal.

MiN offers the aqeeqah service in Pakistan and Syria. The meat of these animals is prepared and served to the most needy.

Pakistan Syria Tanzania Yemen
£150 £130 £50 £120