Giving Qurbani (a sacrifice) is a highly encouraged and sacred act of worship. Every year during the holy month of Dhul Hijjah, Muslims all over the world slaughter an animal – a goat, sheep, cow or camel – to reflect Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail, for the sake of God. There are many Qurbani rules that must be adhered to for the slaughter of the animal to be counted as a Qurbani.
What are the rules for Qurbani?
Who needs to give Qurbani? When should a sacrifice be offered? Are there any other things we need to take into consideration?
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Who must perform Qurbani?
According to most Muslims, giving Qurbani is highly recommended and according to the Hanafi madhab, it is obligatory for every sane adult Muslim who has wealth in excess to their needs (i.e. who meet the nisabthreshold).
Normally those who are eligible to pay Zakat are obliged to give Qurbani.
The Hanafi school of thought states that 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 612.36 grams of silver)
Nisab threshold as at 18 January 2023 / 25 Jumada Al-Akhirah 1444
Silver = R13.27/g (R412.8/oz)
Gold = R1009.09/g (R31 382.73/oz)
Calculations inclusive of VAT