Qurbani (also known as Udhiya) is the sacred act of animal sacrifice carried out by Muslims during Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice. It commemorates the Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son for Allah’s sake, before Allah provided a ram in the boy’s place. Each year, Muslims honour this devotion by sacrificing an animal to please Allah, often a sheep, goat, cow, or camel. The meat is then divided and distributed, mainly to those in need, as an act of charity and gratitude.

Every Muslim who is financially able should perform Qurbani. Generally, if you are an adult Muslim who possesses wealth above a certain basic threshold (similar to the nisab for Zakat) during the days of Eid, Qurbani is expected of you. 

It is considered wajib (obligatory) by many scholars for those who can afford it, and a strongly encouraged sunnah by others. If Allah has blessed you with sufficient means, you are encouraged to offer a Qurbani on behalf of yourself and your household.

Qurbani involves slaughtering a halal animal (usually a sheep, goat, cow, or camel) in God’s name. One goat or sheep equals one Qurbani for one person, whereas a cow or camel can count for seven people’s Qurbani.

Traditionally, the meat is divided into three parts: one for your household, one for friends/neighbours, and one for the poor. Many Muslims now fulfil Qurbani by donating through charities that perform the sacrifice and distribute the meat to those most in need.

We follow a clear assessment process to identify those most in need. Eligibility is based on factors such as:

Families living below their country’s minimum income level
Female-headed households
Families with disabled or elderly members
Children under five years old
Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers
Households with limited or no access to food markets

Our field teams carefully evaluate each family using this criteria to ensure support reaches the most vulnerable – fairly and without bias.

Each eligible Muslim is required to give at least one Qurbani. However, giving more than one is entirely permitted – and spiritually encouraged. Many choose to give multiple Qurbanis, such as one locally and another abroad, to increase the benefit

and reward. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ offered more than one Qurbani: one for himself, and one for the Ummah. Following his example brings immense reward. This Dhul Hijjah, multiply your giving and your reward.

Talk about how IH follows a globally recognised process to ensure your Qurbani reaches families with dignity, care and quality. Like how each step is carried out in line with Shariah principles and humanitarian best practice – ensuring the meat is halal (permissible), tayyib (pure), and ethically sourced.

Talk about working with trusted partners to uphold animal welfare, hygiene, and safety standards – from sacrifice to distribution. Clear language like ‘No corners are cut. Just real impact, done right. Your Qurbani, delivered with integrity.’

A Family Qurbani brings together 7 individual shares to sacrifice one large animal – such as a cow or bull – in fulfilment of your religious duty. It’s a meaningful way for families or groups to give

together and multiply the impact of their offering. At Islamic Help, this option supports communities in countries like Sudan and Tanzania – regions where Qurbani meat is needed most.

Talk about how IH follows a globally recognised process to ensure your Qurbani reaches families with dignity, care and quality. Like how each step is carried out in line with Shariah principles and humanitarian best practice – ensuring the meat is halal (permissible), tayyib (pure), and ethically sourced.

Talk about working with trusted partners to uphold animal welfare, hygiene, and safety standards – from sacrifice to distribution. Clear language like ‘No corners are cut. Just real impact, done right. Your Qurbani, delivered with integrity.’

We know that Sadaqah Jariyah is deeply personal. That’s why we keep you informed as your gift begins to benefit others. For projects like wells, mosques, or livelihoods, we’ll send a report confirming key milestones – such as completion date, location, and the impact your donation has made. If you’d like photo or video updates, just let us know by adding a note at checkout. Our

teams will do their best to fulfil your request where possible. While we’ll always try to honour your chosen country or project, in rare cases where it’s not possible due to conflict or funding limits, we may redirect your donation to a similar Sadaqah Jariyah cause in urgent need -ensuring your reward continues to flow.

Qurbani is a profound act of worship symbolising devotion, generosity, and gratitude. It honours the spirit of sacrifice shown by Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him),

who put Allah’s command above all else. Qurbani also shares blessings with the less fortunate: meat, a rare luxury for many, is distributed to poor families so they can celebrate Eid too.