Qurbani FAQ’s

Qurbani is the religious sacrifice of sheep, goats & cattle between the 10th, 11th and 12th days of Dhul Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic calendar.
It is a sacred act to honour the tradition of the blessed Prophet Ibrahim (as) and Ismail (as) and their story of sacrifice and devotion to Allah (SWT). Sacrificed meat is distributed among the poor and needy across the globe.

Qurbani 2025 will happen on Eid Al-Adha, which begins on Friday 6th June 2025 and ends on Sunday 8th June 2025 in the UK or Monday 9th June depending on the sighting of the moon.

Yes. Qurbani is a compulsory obligation for all Muslims. Every sane, able, adult Muslim is required to perform Qurbani every year.

The meaning of Qurbani comes from the account in the Holy Qu’ran which describes the sacrifice made by the Prophet Ibrahim (S.A) atop Mount Arafat.
The Qu’ran records that the Prophet Ibrahim (S.A) had a deep and vivid dream that could have only come from the lips of Allah (SWT) himself. Following this encounter, Ibrahim (S.A) knew he had been instructed to take the life of his son Hazrat Ishmael (S.A) as a divine and holy sacrifice. Both Hazrat Ishmael (S.A) and Ibrahim (S.A) submitted to the will of Allah (SWT) and went to the top of the mountain. Yet in the most vital last moment, Allah (SWT) performed a miracle, moved Hazrat Ishmael (S.A) to safety, and replaced him with a beast.
Eid al-Adha is the celebration of this supreme act of submission to Allah (SWT), and Qurbani is the remembrance of the specific moment.

Donating your Qurbani can provide meat to people living in some of the most disadvantaged and remote regions of the world, where many people are suffering from poverty and starvation. The aim is to provide these people and their communities with enough food so that they, too, can enjoy Eid al-Adha along with millions of their Muslim brothers and sisters.

Qurbani holds a special place in Islam. It is stressed in the Qur’an and is a reminder of Prophet Ibrahim’s (as) devotion and obedience.
For many scholars, Qurbani is an obligation for all Muslims who possess the Zakat threshold. Despite its critical role within Islam, it is often missed resulting in its tremendous barakah being lost.
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “It is the Sunnah of your father Ibrahim (as). For every hair of the Qurbani, you receive a reward from Allah (SWT)."

No, this is not necessary as long as you have made the intention that you are giving this Qurbani on behalf of a certain person.

After fulfilling his obligation, the Prophet (saw) gave an additional Qurbani in the name of the Muslims who could not afford to do so. We encourage all of our donors to revive this forgotten Sunnah and help more needy people.
‘The Prophet (saw) sacrificed for the one who could not sacrifice from his Ummah, one who bore witness to the Oneness of Allah and [his] Prophethood’ [Tabarani and Ahmad].

This depends on the school of thought you follow. Please consult your local Imam/Sheikh for further information. According to the Hanafi school of thought, it is obligatory for:

Every sane Muslim of mature age (who has reached puberty)

Non-travelling persons

Those who additionally own wealth, which is beyond their needs, equal to (or more than) the current level of nisab (87.48 grams of gold or 612.35 grams of silver)

AMWT performs Qurbani as part of our overall seasonal programme. Therefore, we always focus on the most needed people in all countries.
We also have a list of the most needed people and will deliver Qurbani to them. They hardly get this one chance to eat the meat in the whole year.

It is recommended for the one who wants to offer a sacrifice, once the new moon of Dhul Hijjah appears (i.e. on the 1st of Dhul Hijjah), not to remove anything from his hair, nails or skin until he has offered the sacrifice.

All animals for Qurbani must be in good health and free from any problems with their eyes, bones, and limbs. All our Qurbani animals are well cared for and thoroughly checked to ensure they are suitable.

One Qurbani will provide approximately 60 meals. A Qurbani is 1/7 of a large cattle or camel, or a whole sheep or goat. A big cattle cow weighs is around 250-300 kg.

Animals that are eligible for Qurbani are:

• Goats (at least one-year-old)
• Sheep (at least one-year-old)
• Bulls, cows or buffalo (two years old minimum)
• Camels (five years old minimum)
• Animals must have no injuries, disabilities, or broken bones, including horns. The sacrifice must be halal.

There is flexibility when it comes to Qurbani. Qurbani animals have shares, and an individual needs only one share to fulfil their ritual obligation.
A goat or sheep counts as one share. Larger animals have seven shares.

Choose the country where you want to donate

• Our team on the ground will use your donation to buy an animal locally and prepare the meat for distribution.
• We work with people who know their communities to ensure the Qurbani reaches families in need.
• The Qurbani meat is delivered to deserving families.

Providing an animal for Qurbani is an annual obligation on every Muslim who meets the following criteria:

• They are of sound mind
• They are past the age of puberty
• They have disposable income above and beyond their essential needs

Qurbani sacrifices happen every year between the morning of the 10th and the sunset of the 13th day of Dhul-Hijjah.
On the day itself, special prayers (Eid Salah) are spoken before the sacrifice.

Beneficiaries are selected based on need, prioritising:

• Families/individuals living below the poverty line
• Single-parent households
• Households with disabled and/or elderly persons
• Households with little or no access to food markets
• Households with children
• Households with pregnant and/or nursing women

Yes — you may do Qurbani on behalf of the Prophet (saw) or a deceased family member. These are in addition to your own Qurbani.

AMWT ensures Qurbani meat is distributed during the days of Eid al-Adha.

No. Qurbani is a separate obligation.

Not specifically, due to the scale of the operation. However, orphans are a high priority in the programme.

Yes — animal cost, slaughter, butchering, transportation, storage, beneficiary selection and distribution are all included.

No. Availability and local conditions determine which animals are used.

Al Mustafa Welfare Trust enables disadvantaged Muslims to participate in Qurbani 2025 online, fulfilling the obligation on their behalf.

The cheapest Qurbani in India is expected to be around £30 for a sheep. One share fulfils the obligation.

Yes. You can donate online through a trusted organisation such as Al Mustafa Welfare Trust.