Q&A

The Eid al-Adha sacrifice (Qurbani) is a sacred ritual in Islam. It is an act of worship that brings a believer closer to Allah and expresses gratitude and faith in Him.

For the Qurbani (sacrifice) to be valid and accepted, certain conditions must be met — both for the person offering the sacrifice and for the animal being sacrificed.

🔹 Conditions of the Qurbani:

The conditions of the Eid al-Adha sacrifice are divided into two main parts:

1. General Conditions for the Person Offering the Sacrifice

• Islam: The sacrifice is only obligatory upon Muslims.
• Sanity: It is not required from those who are mentally ill.
• Maturity: It is not obligatory upon children who have not reached puberty.
• Freedom: It is not required from slaves.
• Financial ability: The person must have sufficient wealth to purchase a sacrificial animal.

2. Conditions for the Sacrificial Animal

• Type: The animal must be one of the livestock species — camel, cow, or sheep.
• Age: The animal must meet the required age — five years for camels and cows, and at least one year for sheep.
• Health: The animal must be free from defects such as lameness, blindness, or chronic illness.
• Ownership: The animal must belong fully to the person offering it; it cannot be stolen or partly owned by another.
• Freedom from visible defects: It should not have obvious flaws such as broken limbs, blindness, or extreme thinness.
• Fattening: It is recommended that the animal be healthy and well-fed.
• Time of sacrifice: The sacrifice must be performed between sunrise on the day of Eid al-Adha and sunset on the last day of Tashreeq (the fourth day of Eid).

🔹 Additional Notes:

• Best type of sacrifice: The most virtuous is the camel, followed by the cow, then the sheep.
• Sharing: A camel or cow can be shared by up to seven people, whereas a sheep is only valid for one person.
• Participation: It is preferable to offer the sacrifice individually, but joint ownership is permissible.
• Charity: It is recommended to give a portion of the raw meat as charity to the poor.

🔹 Tips for Choosing the Right Sacrifice:

1. Age: Older animals generally yield more meat.
2. Weight: Choose an animal that suits your family’s needs.
3. Health: Ensure the animal is free from illness or injury.
4. Price: Compare prices between different sellers before purchasing.

Finally, make sure to buy your sacrificial animal from trusted and reliable sources to ensure its health and compliance with Islamic rulings.