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"It is the Sunnah of your father Ibrahim (AS). For every hair of the Qurbani you receive a reward from Allah (SWT)."
The Prophet (PBUH) - (Hadith - Trimidhi)
My prayer, my sacrifice, my life and my death are for Allah, the Lord of all the worlds.’”
[Quran 6:162]
The act of Qurbani and sacrifice has been mentioned in the Quran a number of times. Allah tells us:
“And for every nation We have appointed religious ceremonies, that they may mention the Name of Allah over the beast of cattle that He has given them for food. And your God is One God, so you must submit to Him Alone (in Islam) …”
[Hajj 22:34]
Today, many Muslims choose to fulfil their Qurbani through an online donation, making it a lot easier to perform this duty from wherever they are in the world.
According to the Hanafi School of Thought, Qurbani is an obligatory act that must be fulfilled by all financially able Muslims. Other scholars consider it a highly recommended Sunnah. The Messenger of Allah (Peace be Upon Him) emphasised the importance of this act by saying:
“Whoever can afford it but does not offer a sacrifice, let him not come near our prayer-place”
[Ibn Majah].
He would perform the sacrifice every year in Medina and offer an extra sacrifice on behalf of his Ummah.
As Muslims continue to perform the act of Qurbani every year, it is important to understand where to give Qurbani and how to fulfil the act accurately.
Qurbani must be done during the days of Eid al-Adha, starting after the morning Eid prayer on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, the twelfth and final month in the Islamic calendar, and continuing until sunset on the 13th day of Dhul Hijjah. The Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him) said:
“The first thing we do on this day is pray, then we return and offer the sacrifice. Whoever does that has followed our Sunnah.”
[Bukhari]
Any sacrifice made before the Eid prayer or after the 13th of Dhul Hijjah is deemed invalid.
Though the sacrifice happens during the period of Eid, it is recommended to arrange your Qurbani donation online in advance. This is to make sure that the sacrifice can be made in a timely manner on your behalf.
Donating your Qurbani early ensures that charities can prepare and complete your sacrifice on time. Planning ahead is especially helpful for online Qurbani 2026, allowing you to choose your preferred location and package with ease.
Many people ask how to do Qurbani in the UK online. It is usually best to perform the sacrifice personally if possible. However, Islam allows you to appoint someone else to carry it out on your behalf, and due to certain rules and regulations around the sacrifice of an animal in the UK, many find that giving Qurbani online is the only option they have to fulfil their duty.
When you give a Qurbani donation online to UK Islamic Mission, we purchase the animal you choose on your behalf and perform the sacrifice according to Islamic guidelines and then distribute the meat to those most in need.
The cost of Qurbani depends on the type of animal you choose and the country in which you’d like the sacrifice to take place. A small animal, such as a sheep or goat, counts as one full share, whilst a larger animal, such as a cow, buffalo or camel, can be divided between up to seven shares. Prices may also vary depending on the country where the Qurbani is performed.
Factors such as the availability of the animal in the selected country and the transportation of it all play a role in the cost. When considering how to pay Qurbani, it’s best to look into the available options as early as possible and then select what suits your budget and intention best.
For Muslims living in the UK, the most reliable way to carry out a Qurbani is to do it through a Qurbani donation online. UK Islamic Mission makes this process simple and easily accessible. You can choose your Qurbani package by selecting the animal and country and then proceed to complete your donation securely online.
Once your donation is made, UKIM carry out your Qurbani according to Islamic guidelines, making sure that the sacrifice is made with care, and the meat is distributed to the most vulnerable communities in the country which you selected.
By choosing to donate your Qurbani online, you can feel confident that your duty has been fulfilled, all from the comfort of your home.
Why not donate your Qurbani to UK Islamic Mission today and help bring hope and joy to the most vulnerable this Eid.
Yes, UKIM can perform the Qurbani on your behalf without you being present. This practice is valid, and it ensures that your sacrifice is completed in an accurate manner, despite not being there in person.
Yes, online Qurbani is accepted in Islam as long as the organisation you donate through is reliable and that the sacrifice they make is according to Islamic guidelines. Your intention and the manner of sacrifice are what matter most.
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