Why Sacrifice for ?

لماذا التضحية؟

Welcome to London Muslims, where we find strength in sacrifice. It’s a test of our sincerity and commitment to our Lord, a reminder to renew our passion and faith in Allah. Through sacrifice, we acknowledge that everything else is small where as Allah tala is greatest and His divine order is great too .

As members of London Muslims, we embrace sacrifice as a means to show our devotion and steadfastness in our faith. It serves as a powerful reminder that Allah is the greatest, and His will surpasses all else. With every sacrifice, we reaffirm our dedication to our religion and our community, uniting us in our shared values and beliefs. we dedicated to showcasing the beauty of faith through cultural expressions. We believe in demonstrating the greatness of Allah through our desires, culture, and fashion, embodying the principles of Islamic values in everyday life.

Join us on a journey of self-discovery and expression as we highlight the diversity and richness of Muslim identity in London. Through our activities and events, we aim to promote unity, understanding, and positivity in the community, celebrating the unique talents and contributions of individuals while honoring the teachings of Islam.

  Sacrifice & Quran 

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قُلْ اِنَّ صَلَاتِيْ وَنُسُكِيْ وَمَحْيَايَ وَمَمَاتِيْ لِلّٰهِ رَبِّ الْعٰلَمِيْنَۙ

(الأنعام:١٦٢) 

* “Truly my prayer, my sacrifice, My life and death, are all for Allâh; the Rabb of the Worlds.”

–نُسُكِيْ = اَلذَّبْحُ ما يُتَقَرَّبُ بِهِ إلى اللَّهِ

لَا شَرِيْكَ لَهٗ ۚوَبِذٰلِكَ اُمِرْتُ وَاَنَا۠ اَوَّلُ الْمُسْلِمِيْنَ (الأنعام:١٦٣)

For Him there is no partner. And thus I have been commanded, and I am the first one to submit.”

2
فَصَلِّ لِرَبِّكَ وَانْحَرْ
Therefore turn in prayer to your Lord and sacrifice. (108;2)

وَانْحَرْ = اذْبَحْ ذَبِيحَتَكَ للهِ وحْدَهُ 

3

لَنْ يَّنَالَ اللّٰهَ لُحُوْمُهَا وَلَا دِمَاۤؤُهَا وَلٰكِنْ يَّنَالُهُ التَّقْوٰى مِنْكُمْۗ

It is neither their flesh nor their blood that reaches Allah, but what does reach Him is the taqwā (the sense of obedience) on your part.

Ibn Abi Hatim recorded that Ibn Jurayj said,
“The people of the Jahiliyyah used to put the meat of their sacrifices and sprinkle the blood on the House, and the Companions of the Messenger of Allah said, “We have more right to do that.”
Then Allah revealed the words;
لَن يَنَالَ اللَّهَ لُحُومُهَا وَلَا دِمَاوُهَا وَلَكِن يَنَالُهُ التَّقْوَى مِنكُمْ
It is neither their meat nor their blood that reaches Allah, but it isTaqwafrom you that reaches Him.
That is what He will accept and reward for, as mentioned in the Sahih,

إِنَّ اللهَ لَا يَنْظُرُ إِلَى صُوَرِكُمْ وَلَا إِلَى أَلْوَانِكُمْ وَلَكِنْ يَنْظُرُ إِلَى قُلُوبِكُمْ وَأَعْمَالِكُم
Allah does not look to your appearance or your colors, but He looks to your hearts and deeds.

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وَهَذَا بِخِلَافِ مَا كَانَ الْمُشْرِكُونَ عَلَيْهِ مِنَ السُّجُودِ لِغَيْرِ اللَّهِ، وَالذَّبْحِ عَلَى غَيْرِ اسْمِهِ، كَمَا قَالَ تَعَالَى:

وَلا تَأْكُلُوا مِمَّا لَمْ يُذْكَرِ اسْمُ اللَّهِ عَلَيْهِ وَإِنَّهُ لَفِسْقٌ-[ الْآيَةَ [الْأَنْعَامِ:١٢١] .

Do not eat that (meat) over which the name of Allah has not been pronounced. This is surely a sin.(grave Disobedience )

5-

رَبِّ هَبۡ لِىۡ مِنَ الصّٰلِحِيۡنَ‏ ١٠٠

O my Lord, bless me with a righteous son.”

فَبَشَّرۡنٰهُ بِغُلٰمٍ حَلِيۡمٍ‏ ١٠١

So, We gave him the good news of a forbearing boy.

فَلَمَّا بَلَغَ مَعَهُ السَّعۡىَ قَالَ يٰبُنَىَّ اِنِّىۡۤ اَرٰى فِى الۡمَنَامِ اَنِّىۡۤ اَذۡبَحُكَ فَانْظُرۡ مَاذَا تَرٰى​ؕ قَالَ يٰۤاَبَتِ افۡعَلۡ مَا تُؤۡمَرُ​ سَتَجِدُنِىۡۤ اِنۡ شَآءَ اللّٰهُ مِنَ الصّٰبِرِيۡنَ‏ ١٠٢

Thereafter, when he (the boy) reached an age in which he could work with him, he (Ibrāhīm) said, “O my little son, I have seen in a dream that I am slaughtering you, so consider, what is your opinion?” He said, “O my dear father, do what you have been ordered to do. You will find me, inshā’allah , (if Allah wills) one of those who endure patiently.”

فَلَمَّاۤ اَسۡلَمَا وَتَلَّهٗ لِلۡجَبِيۡنِ​ۚ‏ ١٠٣

So, (it was a great episode) when both of them submitted themselves (to Allah’s will), and he laid him on his forehead (to slaughter him)

,وَنَادَيۡنٰهُ اَنۡ يّٰۤاِبۡرٰهِيۡمُۙ‏ ١٠٤

and then We called out to him, “O Ibrāhīm,

قَدۡ صَدَّقۡتَ الرُّءۡيَا ​ ​ۚ اِنَّا كَذٰلِكَ نَجۡزِى الۡمُحۡسِنِيۡنَ‏ ١٠٥

you did make the dream come true.” This is how We reward those who are good in their deeds.

{وَإِبْرَهِيمَ الَّذِى وَفَّى}

(And of Ibrahim who fulfilled all that.) (53:37), and

اِنَّ هٰذَا لَهُوَ الۡبَلٰٓؤُا الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏

This was indeed a trial that clearly demonstrated (their obedience).

وَفَدَيۡنٰهُ بِذِبۡحٍ عَظِيۡمٍ‏ ١٠٧

وَفَدَيۡنٰهُ بِذِبۡحٍ عَظِيۡمٍ‏ ١٠٧

And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice,

وَتَرَكۡنَا عَلَيۡهِ فِى الۡاٰخِرِيۡنَ​ۖ‏ ١٠٨

and We left for him (a word of praise) among the later people,

سَلٰمٌ عَلٰٓى اِبۡرٰهِيۡمَ‏ ١٠٩

(that is,) “Salām be on Ibrāhīm!

كَذٰلِكَ نَجۡزِى الۡمُحۡسِنِيۡنَ‏ ١١٠

This is how We reward those who are good in their deeds.

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فَاتَّبِعُواْ مِلَّةَ إِبْرَهِيمَ حَنِيفاً وَمَا كَانَ مِنَ الْمُشْرِكِينَ

(follow the religion of Ibrahim the Hanif, and he was not of the idolators.”) 3:95.

likewise
قُلْ إِنَّنِى هَدَانِى رَبِّى إِلَى صِرَطٍ مُّسْتَقِيمٍ دِينًا قِيَمًا مِّلَّةَ إِبْرَاهِيمَ حَنِيفًا وَمَا كَانَ مِنَ الْمُشْرِكِينَ

(Say: “Truly, my Lord has guided me to a straight path, a right religion, the religion of Ibrahim, the Hanif, and he was not of the idolators.”) 6:161

وَللَّهِ عَلَى النَّاسِ حِجُّ الْبَيْتِ مَنِ اسْتَطَـعَ إِلَيْهِ سَبِيلاً

(And Hajj to the House is a duty that mankind owes to Allah, for those who are able to undertake the journey) 3:97.

«أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ قَدْ فُرِضَ عَلَيْكُمُ الْحَجُّ فَحُجُّوا»

(O people! Hajj has been enjoined on you, therefore, perform Hajj.)

وَمَن كَفَرَ فَإِنَّ الله غَنِىٌّ عَنِ الْعَـلَمِينَ

(…and whoever disbelieves, then Allah stands not in need of any of the `Alamin) 3:97.

Ibn `Abbas, Mujahid and several others commented on this Ayah, “Whoever denies the necessity of Hajj becomes disbeliever, and Allah is far Richer than to need him.” Al-Hafiz Abu Bakr Al-Isma`ili recorded that `Umar bin Al-Khattab said, “Whoever can afford Hajj but did not perform it, there is no difference in his case if he dies while Jew or Christian.” This has an authentic chain of narration leading to `Umar.

Al-Hadith 

1

عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ

‏”‏ مَا عَمِلَ آدَمِيٌّ مِنْ عَمَلٍ يَوْمَ النَّحْرِ أَحَبَّ إِلَى اللَّهِ مِنْ إِهْرَاقِ الدَّمِ

إِنَّهَا لَتَأْتِي يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ بِقُرُونِهَا وَأَشْعَارِهَا وَأَظْلاَفِهَا وَإِنَّ الدَّمَ لَيَقَعُ مِنَ اللَّهِ بِمَكَانٍ قَبْلَ أَنْ يَقَعَ مِنَ الأَرْضِ فَطِيبُوا بِهَا نَفْسًا

Narrated ‘Aishah:

That the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “A human does no action from the actions on the day of Nahr more beloved to Allah then spilling blood (of sacrificial animals). On the Day of Judgement, it will appear with its horns, and hair, and hooves, and indeed the blood will be accepted by Allah from where it is received before it even falls upon earth, so let your heart delight in it.”

عَنْ عَائِشَةَ قَالَتْ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ مَا مِنْ يَوْمٍ أَكْثَرَ مِنْ أَنْ يُعْتِقَ اللَّهُ فِيهِ عَبْدًا مِنْ النَّارِ مِنْ يَوْمِ عَرَفَةَ وَإِنَّهُ لَيَدْنُو ثُمَّ يُبَاهِي بِهِمْ الْمَلَائِكَةَ فَيَقُولُ مَا أَرَادَ هَؤُلَاءِ

Aisha reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There is no day upon which Allah frees more of His servants from the Hellfire than the day of Arafat. He draws near and then He boasts of them to the angels, saying: What do these servants want?”

Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1348

Grade:Sahih(authentic) according to Muslim

another narration 

عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرِو أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ

إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ يُبَاهِي مَلَائِكَتَهُ عَشِيَّةَ عَرَفَةَ بِأَهْلِ عَرَفَةَ

فَيَقُولُ انْظُرُوا إِلَى عِبَادِي أَتَوْنِي شُعْثًا غُبْرًا

7089 مسند أحمد بن حنبل

6/495 المحدث أحمد شاكر خلاصة حكم المحدث إسناده صحيح في مسند أحمد

Abdullah ibn Amr reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Allah Almighty boasts to His angels of the pilgrims on the afternoon of the day of Arafat, saying: Look at My servants, coming to Me disheveled and dusty.”

Source: Musnad Aḥmad 7089

Grade:Sahih(authentic) according to Ahmad Shakir

another narration 

عَنْ جَابِرٍ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَمَا مِنْ أَيَّامٍ أَفْضَلُ عِنْدَ اللَّهِ مِنْ أَيَّامِ عَشْرِ ذِي الْحِجَّةِفَقَالَ رَجُلٌ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ هُنَّ أَفْضَلُ أَمْ عِدَّتُهُنَّ جِهَادًا فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ قَالَهُنَّ أَفْضَلُ مِنْ عِدَّتِهِنَّ جِهَادًا فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ

وَمَا مِنْ يَوْمٍ أَفْضَلُ عِنْدَ اللَّهِ مِنْ يَوْمِ عَرَفَةَ يَنْزِلُ اللَّهُ إِلَى السَّمَاءِ الدُّنْيَا فَيُبَاهِي بِأَهْلِ الْأَرْضِ أَهْلَ السَّمَاءِ

فَيَقُولُ انْظُرُوا إِلَى عِبَادِي شُعْثًا غُبْرًا ضَاحِينَ جَاءُوا مِنْ كُلِّ فَجٍّ عَمِيقٍ يَرْجُونَ رَحْمَتِي وَلَمْ يَرَوْا عَذَابِي

فَلَمْ يُرَ يَوْمٌ أَكْثَرُ عِتْقًا مِنَ النَّارِ مِنْ يَوْمِ عَرَفَةَ

3853 صحيح ابن حبان كتاب الحج ذكر رجاء العتق من النار

3853 المحدث شعيب الأرناؤوط خلاصة حكم المحدث صحيح في تخريج صحيح ابن حبان

Jabir reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “No days are better to Allah than the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.” A man said, “O Messenger of Allah, are they better or time spent waging jihad in the way of Allah?” The Prophet said, “They are better than time spent waging jihad in the way of Allah. No day is better to Allah than the day of Arafat. Allah descends to the lowest heaven and He boasts to the inhabitants of the heavens about the inhabitants of the earth, saying: Look at My servants, appearing disheveled and dusty. They came from every mountain pass hoping for My mercy. They do not see My punishment, yet they do not see that on no day are more saved from Hellfire than the day of Arafat.”

Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Ibn Ḥibbān 3853

Grade:Sahih(authentic) according to Al-Arna’ut

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عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ قَالَ شَهِدْتُ مَعَ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ الْأَضْحَى بِالْمُصَلَّى فَلَمَّا قَضَى خُطْبَتَهُ نَزَلَ عَنْ مِنْبَرِهِ فَأُتِيَ بِكَبْشٍ فَذَبَحَهُ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ بِيَدِهِ وَقَالَ

 بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ هَذَا عَنِّي وَعَمَّنْ لَمْ يُضَحِّ مِنْ أُمَّتِي

قال الترمذي وَالْعَمَلُ عَلَى هَذَا عِنْدَ أَهْلِ الْعِلْمِ مِنْ أَصْحَابِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ وَغَيْرِهِمْ أَنْ يَقُولَ الرَّجُلُ إِذَا ذَبَحَ بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ وَهُوَ قَوْلُ ابْنِ الْمُبَارَكِ

1521 سنن الترمذي كتاب الأضاحي باب العقيقة بشاة

1521 المحدث الألباني خلاصة حكم المحدث صحيح في صحيح الترمذي

Best dua on the Arafah day 

عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ شُعَيْبٍ عَنْ أَبِيهِ عَنْ جَدِّهِ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ

خَيْرُ الدُّعَاءِ دُعَاءُ يَوْمِ عَرَفَةَ وَخَيْرُ مَا قُلْتُ أَنَا وَالنَّبِيُّونَ مِنْ قَبْلِي

لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ

3585 سنن الترمذي كتاب الدعوات باب في دعاء يوم عرفة

3585 المحدث الألباني خلاصة حكم المحدث حسن في صحيح الترمذي

‘Amr ibn Shu’ayb reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The best supplication is that which is made on the day of Arafat. The best of it is what was said by myself and the prophets before me: There is no God but Allah alone, without any partners, unto Him belong the dominion and all praise and He has power over all things.”

Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 3585

Grade:Hasan(fair) according toAl-Albani

عَنْ عُقْبَةَ بْنِ عَامِرٍ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ

يَوْمُ عَرَفَةَ وَيَوْمُ النَّحْرِ وَأَيَّامُ التَّشْرِيقِ عِيدُنَا أَهْلَ الْإِسْلَامِ وَهِيَ أَيَّامُ أَكْلٍ وَشُرْبٍ

قال الترمذي وَالْعَمَلُ عَلَى هَذَا عِنْدَ أَهْلِ الْعِلْمِ يَكْرَهُونَ الصِّيَامَ أَيَّامَ التَّشْرِيقِ

773 سنن الترمذي كتاب الصوم باب ما جاء في كراهية الصوم في أيام التشريق

773 المحدث الترمذي خلاصة حكم المحدث حسن صحيح في سنن الترمذي

Al-Tirmidhi said, “The people of knowledge acted upon this. They disapproved of fasting the three days of al-Tashriq.”

Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 773

Grade:Sahih(authentic) according to Al-Tirmidhi

Days Of Tashreeq

takbir tashreek starts from 9 Zul-hijjah fajer salah to 13 zul-hijjah aser Salah

 وَأَيَّامُ التَّشْرِيقِ>شَرَّقَ اللَّحْمَ فِي الشَّمْسِ : قَدَّدَهُ وَبَسَطَهُ فِي الشَّمْسِ> One who has a bright, enlightened face

“The days of sun-drying”. The root “Sh-R-Q” revolves around sunrise, sunlight, and brightness. “Tashreeq” means to put something under sunlight. In the olden days the pilgrims used to preserve their surplus sacrificial meat by sun-drying it in these days, hence the name.

WHAT MORE PROPHET MOHMMAD [ PBUH ] MENTIONED ABOUT ITS VIRTUES :

* Hadhrat Ayesha (radiallahu anha) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said: “During the days of Qurbaani there is no deed of man more loved by Allah Ta’ala than sacrificing of animals. On the Day of Qiyaamah the sacrificed animal will arise with its horns, hair and hoofs. Allah Ta’ala accepts the sacrificed animal before the blood reaches the ground. Therefore, render the Qurbaani wholeheartedly and happily.” (Ibn Majah, Tirmizi, Hakim)

*Hadhrat Zaid bin Arqam (radiallahu anhu) narrates that the Sahaabah enquired from Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) about the Qurbaani practice. Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said: “It is the way of your father, Ibraheem (alayhis salaam).” The Sahabah asked: “What will we acquire by it?” Rasullullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) replied: “A good deed (is recorded for you) in return for every hair (on its body).” The Sahaabah asked: “0 Rasulullah! If there is wool on the body?” Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said: “A good deed in return for every strand (of wool on its body).” (Hakim, Ibn Majah)

*Hadhrat Ali (radiallahu anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said to Faatimah (radiallahu anha): “0 Faatimah! Get up and be present at your Qurbaani (when it is about to be slaughtered). All your sins are forgiven as the first drop of its blood reaches the earth. Remember that on the Day of Qurbaani its flesh and blood will be brought and after increasing it by seventy times, it will be placed in your Scale of good deeds.” Its flesh and blood will be brought and after increasing it by seventy times, it will be placed in your Scale of good deeds.” Hadhrat Abu Saeed (radiallahu anhu) asked: “0 Rasulullah! Is this reward exclusive for the Family of Muhammad? Truly, they deserve such great thawaab-or is this thawaab for all Muslims as well?” Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: “For the Family of Muhammad as well as for all Muslims in general.” (Isbahaani)

*Hadhrat Husain Ibn Ali (radiallahu anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: “The Qurbaani rendered wholeheartedly, happily and with sincerity of intention will on the Day of Qiyaamah be a shield against Jahannum for the sacrificer.” (Tibrani)

*Hadhrat Abu Hurairah (radiallahu anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: “He who is by the means but does not render the Qurbaani, should not come to our place of Eid Salaah.” (Targheeb)

*Hadhrat Abu Talha (radiallahu anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) sacrificed one sheep for himself and one sheep on behalf of his Ummah. In this regard Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: “This Qurbaani is for the one in my Ummah who believes in me and who acknowledges me.” (Musali, Kabiri, Ausat)

Hadhrat Abu Hurairah (radiallahu anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: “Fatten your animals (of sacrifice-feed them well), for they will be your mounts on the Siraat (the Bridge over Jahannum).” (Kanzul Ummaal)

*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 Judgement with its horns, hair, and hooves (to be weighed). Allah accepts the sacrifice before the blood reaches the ground. Therefore sacrifice with an open and happy heart. (Tirmizi, Ibne Majah)

Hadhrat Husain bin Ali(radhiyallahu anhu) reported that Rasulullah(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) said that: ” Whosoever sacrifices with sincerity and for virtue, will enjoy this sacrifice as the cause of safety from Jahannam.” (Tabraani)

*Hadhrat Abdullah bin Abbas(radhiyallahu anhu) reported that Rasulullah(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) said that: ” The best expenditure on the Day of Eid-ul-Adha is to spend one’s money in sacrifice.” (Tabraani, Isbahaani)

*Hadhrat Ayesha(radhiyallahu anha) reported that Rasulullah(sallallahu alaiyhi wassallam) said that: ” For every hair of sacrifice, one virtue is recorded.” (Tirmizi)

Questions & Answers About Sacrifice :

Q.1. What is the difference between the term Udhiyyah and Qurbani?

A) ‘Udhiyya’ is an Arabic term, which means ‘sacrificing an animal’, and ‘Qurbani’ is an Urdu and Persian word derived from the Arabic word ‘Qurban’, which literally means an act performed to seek Allah’s pleasure. It is generally used for sacrificing an animal for the sake of Allah.

Q.2. On whom is Qurbani Wajib (obligatory)?

A) Qurbani is Wajib (obligatory) on every Muslim who is:

a) Of sound mind – mature (has reached the age of puberty), b) Non-Traveller (i.e. Muqeem – not a Shari’ traveller) c) Possesses the Nisaab amount (612.36 grams of silver) or its equivalent value i.e.£226.83 as of 05/08/2019, after deducting one’s basic necessities and debts, on any of the three days of Qurbani, i.e. 10th, 11th and 12th of Zul-Hijjah. Unlike in the case of Zakaat, it is not necessary that this amount be in one’s possession for a complete lunar year.

Q.3. What animals can be slaughtered for Qurbani?

A) It is permissible to slaughter a male or female goat, sheep, ram, cow, bull, buffalo or camel for Qurbani.

Q.4. What is the minimum age of a Qurbani animal?

A) (a) A one year old goat or sheep (b) A two year old cow, bull or buffalo, and (c) A five year old camel. Animals that are younger than the prescribed age are not suitable for Qurbani with the exception of sheep under specific circumstances.

Q.5. Can a six Month old sheep be slaughtered for Qurbani?

A) A sheep that is older than six months old and physically appears to be one year old will suffice for Qurbani.

Q.6. Is Qurbani necessary for a child? Can their parents do it on their behalf?
A) 6. Qurbani is not necessary upon a child whether they own wealth or not, nor is it necessary upon their parents/guardians to perform it on their behalf. However, if it is done on their behalf, the Qurbani will be valid and they will receive the reward for it.
Q.7. Is Qurbani necessary for a person travelling?
A). It is not necessary on a Shari’ traveller to perform Qurbani.

A Shar’i traveller is one who travels on a journey for 78 kms or more. In any case, if a Shari’ travellers does perform Qurani despite it being not necessary, he/she will be rewarded for it.
However, if a Shari’ traveller intends residing at the destination for 15 days or more then he/she will cease to be a traveller and the performance of Qurbani will be necessary.
Q.8. What is the exact and best time to perform Qurbani?
A). The time for Qurbani begins after the Eid Salaah on the 10th of Zul Hijjah and ends at the setting of the sun on the 12th of Zul Hijjah. It is better to make Qurbani on the first day, then the second, and thereafter the third.
Q.9. On behalf of how many people will a sheep, goat, ram, cow, bull, buffalo or camel be valid?
A).a cow, bull, buffalo or camel will suffice for seven persons. A sheep, goat or ram on the other hand suffices for one person only.
Q.10. Can one make intention for multiple people in one Qurbani for the deceased?
A. One may make the intention of the Thawaab (reward) going to multiple people in one Qurbani animal if it is a Nafl (volunteer) Qurbani. When Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam performed Qurbani, he ordered two animals. He slaughtered one animal as his Wajib (necessary) Qurbani and the other as optional (Nafl) on behalf of his entire Ummah.
 { Conducted by Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) Council of Muslim Theologians}
And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best   

Mufti Ismaeel Bassa    
Confirmation:
Mufti Ebrahim Desai

Takbeer-e-Tashreeq

Q: What are the laws pertaining to Takbeer-e-Tashreeq…?

A: The relevant masaail pertaining to Takbeer-e-Tashreeq are as follows:

1. Q: What is the position of Takbeer-e-Tashreeq in Deen?

A: Takbeer-e-Tashreeq is waajib in Deen.

2. Q: When should the Takbeer-e-Tashreeq be recited?

A: It should be recited after every fardh Salaah, whether the Salaah was performed individually or in congregation.

3. Q: How many times should it be recited after every fardh Salaah?

A: It should “only” be recited once.

4. Q: On whom is Takbeer-e-Tashreeq waajib?

A: It is waajib on both baaligh men and women. However, men should recite it audibly and women should recite it softly.

5. Q: If one forgets to recite it after Salaah, then what should be done?

A: If the person remembers whilst seated on the musalla and has not yet spoken to anyone, then he should recite the Takbeer-e-Tashreeq. However, if he has spoken or engaged in any worldly activity, then the Takbeer-e-Tashreeq will fall off.

6. Q: If one intentionally leaves out reciting the Takbeer-e-Tashreeq, will he be sinful?

A: He will be sinful on account of omitting a waajib of Deen.

7. Q: For how many Salaah will the Takbeer-e-Tashreeq be recited?

A: The Takbeer-e-Tashreeq will be recited for twenty three Salaah commencing from the Fajr of the ninth of Zul Hijjah and terminating on the Asr of the thirteenth of Zul Hijjah.

8. Q: In the case where one is making qadha for missed Salaah during the days of Tashreeq, should he recite the Takbeer-e-Tashreeq after the qadha Salaah?

A: The Takbeer-e-Tashreeq will only be recited after those qadha Salaah which were missed during the days of Tashreeq of the same year.

9. Q: Should the Takbeer-e-Tashreeq be recited after the Eid Salaah?

A: It should be recited after the Eid Salaah.

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee

Zakat entitlement

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Silver>£402.32>Based on the silver price of £0.66 per gram ( 52.5 tola silver ) >612.36 grams of silver.

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