The Conditions of Qurbani (FAQs)

The Conditions of Qurbani (FAQs)

Confused about who needs to offer Qurbani or which animal to select for your sacrifice? Scroll through our answers to frequently asked questions about the conditions of Qurbani according to the Holy Qur’an and Sunnah.

1. WHICH ANIMAL SHOULD YOU SELECT?

Animals such as sheep, goats, cows, camels, oxen, and buffalo – commonly referred to as the ‘Beast of cattle’, are suitable for Qurbani.

2. CAN YOUR ANIMAL BE ANY AGE?

Your animal must have reached adulthood to be eligible for sacrifice. This is between six to 12 months for sheep, one year for goats, and two years for cows.

3. WHAT IF THE ANIMAL HAS A DEFECT?

The animal must be healthy and free of defects for your Qurbani to be accepted. At Imran Khan Cancer Appeal, we personally visit the farms we work with and inspect your animal for the following signs:

• Any visible eye defects, including blindness or the loss of one-third of eyesight.
• Sickness or wounds that affect the animal’s health.
• Lameness.
• Undernourishment to the point where you wouldn’t usually consider buying the animal.

4. WHEN IS QURBANI PERFORMED?

Qurbani is time-critical. To be valid, it must be performed within four days of the Eid prayer on the first day of Eid ul-Adha and before sunset on the 13th day of Dhul Hijjah, which is the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar.

To guarantee your order, we encourage you to book as early as possible up to and on the day of Eid ul-Adha.

Simply book online today or contact us at +44 (0)1274 424 444 during office hours and provide us with the names of those on whose behalf the sacrifice will be carried out.

5. WHERE SHOULD QURBANI BE PERFORMED?

Qurbani is a meaningful act of faith and piety. The animal offered for sacrifice must be treated humanely and ethically in line with the Shari’ah ruling on halal.

It is therefore important to avoid cheap slaughterhouses with little to no supervision as they are often a place of distress for animals.

If you are in the process of shopping around for the best rates and service, look no further! Our donors booked a record 52,300 Qurbanis with us last year. Read our pricing checklist to understand why.

6. WHO NEEDS TO GIVE QURBANI?

Qurbani is considered wajib (necessary) or sunnah mu’akkadah (highly recommended) for every Muslim who is of sound mind, who has reached the age of puberty, and who has a level of wealth beyond the Nisab value.

Not sure if your wealth qualifies? Read our free Zakat guide for more information about the Nisab value.

7. WHAT IF YOU CAN’T AFFORD MUCH?

For Qurbani to be accepted it should be offered in the name of Allah (SWT) with a sincere and pure intention. If your finances are limiting your Qurbani spend and you are unable to purchase a more expensive animal this year, that is understandable.

If you can afford to spend more, it is important to bear in mind that being miserly is never acceptable. And Allah (SWT) knows our intentions best.

Get started with your Qurbani for as little as £60 for a share in a cow. Book online today or give us a call at +44 (0)1274 424 444 during office hours.

The walk-in clinic at our new cancer hospital in Karachi is now open to patients in Sindh and Southern Balochistan. Can you add a small Sadaqah Jariyah donation to your Qurbani order and help us reach even more construction milestones this year? Find out more.

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