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Udhiya/Qurbani – Eidul Adha

Udhiyah/Qurbani
(Eidul Adha)

What is Udhiyah?

Udhiyah means to sacrifice a special animal only for Allah Ta’ala during the days of Eid al-Adha. We do this to remember the obedience of Prophet Ibraheem ʼalayhis-salām.

 “So pray to your Lord and sacrifice.” (Surah al-Kawthar 108:2) 

Why Do We Do Udhiyah?

– To show love and obedience to Allah Ta’ala
 
– To follow the Sunnah of Prophet Ibraheem ʼalayhis-salām
 
– To feed the poor and share happiness

Our beloved Nabi ﷺ said: “The animal reaches Allah before its blood touches the ground.” (Tirmidhi)

Who Must Give Udhiyah?

Udhiyah is necessary for every adult Muslim who:

1) Is not travelling

2) Has enough savings (equal to or more than Nisab)

3) Is sane and mature

When is Udhiyah Done?

Udhiyah is done on:
 
– 10th Dhul-Hijjah (best)
 
– 11th or 12th Dhul-Hijjah (also allowed)
 
– It must be done after Eid salah, not before!
 

✅Sheep or Goat (Full animal is one Udhiyah/Qurbani)

✅ Cow or Camel (is 7 Udhiyah/ Qurbani which can be shared with 7 people)
 
– They must be healthy and old enough:
 
✅ Sheep/Goat: 1 year (or 6 months if strong)
 
✅ Cow: 2 years
 
✅ Camel: 5 years
 
The animal must not be:
 
❌ Blind or missing a third of its eye
 
❌ Missing large parts of its ear, tail or teeth
 
❌ Lame or too weak to walk
 
❌ Extremely thin or sick

How to Do the Sacrifice?

1) Say “Bismillahi Allahu Akbar” 
 
2) Use a sharp knife and be quick
 
– Do not hurt the animal or scare it
 
– Do not sharpen the knife in front of it

What To Do With the Meat?

Divide it into 3 parts:
 
– One part for your family
 
– One part for relatives and friends
 
– One part for the poor

Extra Rewards

Every hair of the sacrificed animal brings reward! Udhiyah is a beloved act in the sight of Allah Ta’ala. It also brings us closer to the Sunnah.

Sayyidah A’ishah رضي الله عنها reports that Rasulullah ﷺ said, ‘There is nothing dearer to Allah during the days of Qurbani than the sacrificing of animals. The sacrificed animal shall come on the Day of Qiyamah with its horns, hair, and hooves (to be weighed on a persons good deeds). The sacrifice is accepted by Allah before the blood reaches the ground. Therefore sacrifice with an open and happy heart.

(Tirmidhi) 

Love for Rasoolullah صلى الله عليه وسلم

The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم sacrificed animals on behalf of his Ummah.
 
Sayyiduna ‘Ali رضي الله عنه would also sacrifice one for himself and one for the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم.
 
We can do the same and earn great reward, inshaAllah.
 

Let’s Make Eid Special! Prepare for Udhiyah with love. Share your blessings. Please Allah Ta’ala with your sacrifice. 

Udhiyah Checklist 📋

✅Do I need to give Udhiyah?
 
✅ Do I have enough savings?
 
✅ Have I chosen a healthy, suitable animal?
 
✅ Am I doing the sacrifice after Eid Salah?
 
✅ Have I said ‘Bismillah Allahu Akbar’?
 
✅ Have I shared the meat with the poor?
 
✅ Have I remembered the Sunnah of Prophet Ibraheem ʼalayhis-salām? 

Quick Udhiyah Quiz ❓

1. What does Udhiyah mean?
 
2. Who started the practice of Udhiyah?
 
3. How many people can share a cow?
 
4. Can you give Udhiyah before Eid Salah?
 
5. What do you say when sacrificing the animal?

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