Give Daily Mercy in Dhul Hijjah - 10 Days for Gaza
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All your questions about Qurbani, answered here.
Qurbani (or ‘Udhiya’, an Arabic word meaning ‘blood sacrifice’) is the sacrifice of an animal for the glorification of Allah. The word Qurbani comes from ‘Qurban’, an Arabic term that means an act performed to seek God’s pleasure.
After Eid al-Adha prayers, which marks the end of the sacred Hajj pilgrimage, Muslims around the world will follow in the footsteps of the Prophet ﷺ by sacrificing an animal or paying to have one sacrificed on their behalf.
A minimum of one third of the meat must go to poor or vulnerable people, and traditionally, the remaining two thirds are split between the donor’s family and neighbourhood. In the UK, many people choose to perform their Qurbani in poorer countries, where the entirety of their donation goes to vulnerable people so their donation can have the greatest impact.
Each year, Muslims commemorate the obedience of the Prophet Ibrahim (AS) by making an animal sacrifice to the glory of God. In a dream, Allah commanded Ibrahim to sacrifice his innocent son Ismail.
Although Ibrahim loved his son very much, he was willing to give him up because God had told him to. At the last minute, Allah provided a ram as an alternative sacrifice, sparing the life of Ismail.
To this day, Qurbani payments are made in honour of the Prophet Ibrahim’s surrender to the will of Allah. When we offer our Qurbani, we prove that we too are completely obedient to God and His commands.
There are two schools of thought – that Qurbani is highly recommended and a Sunnah, and that it is wajib – mandatory on all Muslims who can afford (anyone who is eligible to pay Zakat).
Shaykh Ibn Uthaymin said, "Each point of view has its evidence, but to be on the safe side, the one who is able to offer a sacrifice should not neglect to do so, because of what is involved in this act of reverence towards Allah, remembering Him, and making sure that one has nothing to be blamed for."
You can make your Qurbani payment anytime during the month of Hajj (Dhul Hijjah), but the sooner we receive it, the better chance we have of ensuring that the beneficiary will have their parcel in time for Eid ul-Adha.
The Qurbani animals themselves can be slaughtered from the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah until sunset on the 12th day. According to certain sources, the act of Qurbani is best performed directly after Eid prayers are over.
The animals commonly used for Qurbani are sheep, cows, goats and camels. They can be male or female but must be in good health and free from any defects. The goats and sheep must be at least one year old, cattle two years and camels five years old.
Each Qurbani animal makes up a certain number of shares. A small animal such as a sheep or goat counts as one Qurbani share, while larger animals like camels and cattle count as seven Qurbani shares each. You can buy as many shares as you like.
We carefully select local farmers to work with and inspect the animals ahead of time to make sure they have been cared for accordance with Islamic principles, and meet the requirements for Qurbani.
No. We’re upfront and transparent about all costs. 100% of your donation goes to fulfilling your Qurbani donation and no extra costs are added.
This year, we’re distributing Qurbani parcels to families in 22 countries worldwide. For a full list of locations, please visit our Qurbani Appeal page.
War, oppression, spiralling food prices have triggered famine in Gaza and Sudan, and famine-like conditions in Yemen. Tens of thousands of children are on the verge of starvation as they are left so weak they are unable to move.
Your Qurbani payments are absolutely essential in providing vulnerable families with nutritious food and the knowledge that they are cared for and supported. The gift of Qurbani is also the gift of hope.
Our country staff survey and assess the needs of local families ahead of Qurbani to work out where help is most needed. We complete needs assessments, often focusing on female-headed households and families that live below the poverty line. Often, Qurbani is the only time in the year that some people will have the chance to eat meat.
Some families will already be benefiting from our help in other ways – through orphan sponsorship, Ramadan distribution or by attending a school or hospital we’re supporting – but for others, this will be the first time they receive help.
We’re carrying out your Qurbani starting immediately after Eid prayer (whether that’s at home or in congregation in the local country) until the fourth day of Eid al-Adha. But, given the diversity of opinion on whether Qurbani on the fourth day of Eid is valid, we strive to complete all sacrifices by the third day.
The earlier you make your donation, the more likely we are to be able to fulfil your Qurbani on time; we’ve purchased animals ahead of time to make sure we’re ready to perform your donation as swiftly as possible after receiving your donation.
If your donation is late and we aren’t able to carry out your sacrifice within the four days of Eid, your charity will still be performed, but it will count as Sadaqah.
Many people wonder about the “cruelty” of animal slaughter. The truth is, in Islam, there is no allowance for cruelty to animals. The Prophet ﷺ was the most kind to animals, and he said the following when it comes to animal slaughter:
“…when you slaughter, slaughter in a good way. So every one of you should sharpen his knife, and let the slaughtered animal die comfortably.” (Sahih Muslim)
If the slaughter is done ideally, according to the sunnah, the animal feels little to no pain as it is killed quickly with a sharp knife.
Hady is the sacrifice that the pilgrims make, Qurbani/Udhiya refers to the sacrifice that non-pilgrims make – for Muslims who are not on Hajj.
We ensure that the people you support receive value-for-money, quality meat is used – all sacrificed according to the Prophet’s tradition. With 33 years of experience, our local teams have decades of expertise and community knowledge, working with local farmers to support businesses in each country we work in. All animals are inspected ahead of slaughter to ensure they’re healthy and well cared for. Your Qurbani is an Amanah to us, and we ensure your sacrifices are done on time between the first and fourth days of Eid al Adha, as is required for the Udhiya sacrifice.
Since we buy our Qurbani animals in advance to have them ready for slaughter on Eid day, we recommend donating early so that your donation is secured, and performed once Eid prayer is complete.
In 2024, you helped us reach over 1,347,451 people with fresh, nutritious meat, providing over 4.78 million meals.
From just £26, you can reap the blessings of Qurbani during the best 10 days of the year. Follow in the footsteps of the prophets and help vulnerable families to eat well this Eid. This year, we’re helping you make the most of your mercy by absorbing rising costs to ensure that our cheapest Qurbani available is at the same price as last year. Limited number of animals available so give early and reap the blessings of Dhul Hijjah.
