Appeal Description
Donate your QURBAN to Poor Families In Africa – Uganda.
What is Qurbani?
Qurbani is the religious sacrifice of sheep, goats, and cattle between the tenth and twelfth days of Dhul Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic calendar.
“It is neither their meat nor their blood that reaches Allah, but it is piety from you that reaches Him.” Qur’an 22:37
All Muslim adults who are eligible to pay Zakat must make an animal sacrifice. By giving your Qurbani, you are fulfilling your religious obligation to provide quality, nutritious food to the poor.
Qurbani is a sacred act to honour the tradition of the blessed Prophet Ibrahim (AS), his beloved son Ismail (AS) and their story of sacrifice and devotion to Allah (SWT).
We called to him, “O Ibrahim, you have fulfilled the vision. Indeed, we thus reward the doers of good. Indeed, this was a clear trial.” -The Holy Qur’an 37:104
When is Qurbani?
It is advisable to donate as early as possible to ensure there is enough time for allocation and preparation.
The time for physically offering the sacrifice begins after the Eid prayer on Eid-al-Adha, which this year is expected to be 9th July, and ends when the sun sets on the thirteenth of Dhu’l-Hijjah.
There are four days of sacrifice: the day of Eid-al-Adha and the three days after it.
Who is Qurbani Compulsory for?
Qurbani holds a special place in Islam. Its importance is stressed upon in the Qur’an and it serves as a reminder of Prophet Ibrahim’s (AS) devotion and obedience.
According to many scholars, Qurbani is an obligation for all Muslims whose wealth reaches the Zakat threshold. Despite this, its critical role within Islam is often missed, resulting in its tremendous barakah being lost.
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: “For every hair of the Qurbani, you receive a reward from Allah (SWT)” (Tirmidhi)
It is known that donating Qurbani brings abundant rewards from Allah (SWT). But crucially, the most important part of giving Qurbani is the intention: it must be given humbly with God-consciousness (Taqwa).
