Qurbani (Udhiyah)

The Qur’anic Foundation of Qurbani

Allah commands sacrifice as an act of devotion and gratitude:

“So pray to your Lord and sacrifice.”
(Qur’an 108:2)

Qurbani is not about the animal itself, but the sincerity behind the act:

“It is neither their meat nor their blood that reaches Allah, but it is your piety that reaches Him.”
(Qur’an 22:37)

This verse makes it clear that Qurbani is a spiritual act, centred on taqwa (God-consciousness),
humility, and obedience to Allah.

The Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ consistently performed Qurbani and strongly encouraged it:

“The son of Adam does not do any action on the Day of Sacrifice more beloved to Allah than spilling blood (of the sacrifice).”
(Tirmidhi)

He ﷺ also said:

“Whoever can afford to offer a sacrifice but does not do so, let him not approach our place of prayer.”
(Ibn Majah)

This highlights the importance and seriousness of Qurbani in Islam.

Is Qurbani Obligatory?

There is scholarly consensus that Qurbani is highly emphasised:

• Wājib (obligatory) according to the Hanafi school for those who meet the financial threshold (Nisab)
• Strong Sunnah (Sunnah Mu’akkadah) according to other schools

A Sacrifice That Brings Peace and Dignity

Qurbani is also a means of restoring dignity, spreading mercy, and strengthening social bonds.
Islam places great emphasis on feeding others, particularly during sacred times:

“And they give food, despite loving it themselves, to the poor, the orphan, and the captive.”
(Qur’an 76:8)

Through Qurbani, meat is distributed to those who rarely experience nourishment, ensuring that Eid is a time of hope,
unity, and peace, not exclusion.

This is where Qurbani matters most — delivering impact where it truly changes lives.

Why Your Qurbani Matters

• It fulfils a clear Islamic command
• It revives the legacy of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him)
• It brings joy, nourishment, and relief to those in hardship
• It transforms Eid into a moment of shared humanity and compassion
• It is an act whose reward continues beyond the moment of sacrifice

A Worship Accepted by Allah

When offered sincerely, Qurbani becomes a means of purification and closeness to Allah:

“For every hair of the sacrificed animal, you receive a reward.”
(Ahmad)

Give Your Qurbani With Purpose

By giving Qurbani, you are not only fulfilling a religious duty —

you are participating in an act of worship that brings peace, preserves dignity, and delivers impact where it matters most.