Abu Talhah (RA) reported, “The Prophet (PBUH) sacrificed for the one who could not sacrifice from his ummah, one who bore witness to the Oneness of Allah and [his] Prophethood.” (Ahmad)
The past year has put millions in the ummah through earthquakes, flooding, conflict, and soaring food prices. These catastrophic and traumatising events have pushed even more families into poverty. A staggering 345 million people don’t know where their next meal will come from – twice as many as last year.
When the Messenger (PBUH) continued the legacy of Ibrahim (AS), sacrificing on the day of Eid, he didn’t just give one animal, but two, dedicating the second Qurbani to those in the ummah who could not afford to perform the Eid sacrifice, allowing them to share in the blessings of Eid.
$70 – provide 2 Qurbani sacrifices to the ummah in India. Revive this beautiful Sunnah and multiply the blessings for the ummah and for yourself.
$170 – provide 2 Qurbani sacrifices to the Ummah in Malawi, where a third of the population are on the brink of extreme hunger.
$240 – give 2 Qurbani sacrifices to the ummah in Somalia, where 8.3 million people are at risk of famine after five failed seasons – the worst drought in seventy years.
$10 - complete an Eid meal. Make your Qurbani go further and complete a vulnerable family’s Eid by providing 10 kilograms of flour, 3 litres of oil, and 2 kilograms of rice.
Two Qurbani shares, on average, provides families with up to 86 protein packed meals each.
Reviving a Sunnah: endless blessings
Across the globe, hundreds of millions are struggling with unprecedented levels of hunger and food insecurity. As food prices and the cost of living soar, your Qurbani has never been more vital.
For those who are able to revive this beautiful Sunnah in the blessed month of Dhul Hijjah, a great reward is promised:
“Whoever revives a Sunnah of mine that dies out after I am gone, he will have a reward equivalent to that of those among the people who act upon it, without that detracting from their reward in the slightest…” (Ibn Majah)
Multiply your impact and rewards with a second Qurbani
Not only will this selfless act bless those who you dedicate it to, but it will also help them to eat nourishing meals this Eid. Often, it’s a family’s only chance in the year to eat meat, and every single Qurbani you offer transforms Eid for three to four families.
As Eid approaches, we get ready to follow in the footsteps of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), who was ready to sacrifice what was most dear to him upon Allah’s command. Reap the multiplied blessings of performing two Qurbanis.
‘Their meat will not reach Allah, nor will their blood, but what reaches Him is piety from you.’ (Quran 22:37)
Why give with Human Appeal?
Human Appeal has over 3 decades of experience delivering Qurbani. We source fresh nutritious meat from local farmers with well-cared for animals. Last year, we provided over half a million vulnerable people with Qurbani meat.
You can give two sacrifices from £52, and on Eid al-Adha, your charity will provide an average of eight families with ten nutritious meat meals each.
Your Qurbani helped over 320,000 people last year, providing over 1.3 million meals
Thank you for entrusting your charity to us last Dhul Hijjah.
Follow in the footsteps of the Messenger. Dedicate a second Qurbani to the ummah this Eid, and the blessings will flow for dedicating a Qurbani to the ummah, for giving charity in the most beloved days of the year, and for reviving a beautiful sunnah.
Your Qurbani helped over 320,000 people last year, providing over 1.3 million meals
Thank you for entrusting your charity to us last Dhul Hijjah.
In 2022, your Qurbani donations provided 328,989 people with fresh nutritious meat across fourteen countries and territories: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Iraq, Malawi, Nigeria, Pakistan, Pakistan-administered Kashmir, Palestine, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Yemen, and the UK. In 2022, we managed to keep costs low while increasing the average weight of your Qurbani donations by 1.6 kilograms per sacrifice, which allowed us to provide families with more meat – a whole 700 grams more per family, on average, providing over 1.3 million meals to 61,192 families.
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Qurbani (or ‘Udhiya’, an Arabic word meaning ‘blood sacrifice’) is the sacrifice of an animal for the glorification of Allah. The word Qurbani comes from ‘Qurban’, an Arabic term that means an act performed to seek God’s pleasure.
A minimum of one third of the meat must go to poor or vulnerable people, and traditionally, the remaining two thirds are split between the donor’s family and neighbourhood. In the UK, many people choose to perform their Qurbani in poorer countries, where the entirety of their donation goes to vulnerable people so their donation can have the greatest impact.
When delivering his Qurbani, the Messenger (PBUH) used to sacrifice two animals – one on his behalf, and one on behalf of those in the Ummah who couldn’t afford to perform their own Qurbani.
Abu Talhah (RA) reported, ‘The Prophet (PBUH) sacrificed for the one who could not sacrifice from his Ummah, one who bore witness to the Oneness of Allah and [his] Prophethood.’ (Ahmad)
Qurbani is only incumbent on Muslims who can afford to buy and sacrifice an animal, but with so many Muslims struggling to feed themselves, we’re working to revive this Sunnah to benefit the most vulnerable – not only will they have a Qurbani performed in their name, but your two sacrifices help to feed them as they struggle through this difficult time.
Each year, Muslims reflect the obedience of the Prophet Ibrahim (AS) by making an animal sacrifice to the glory of God. In a dream, Allah commanded Ibrahim to sacrifice his only son Ismail (AS).
Although Ibrahim loved Ismail very much, he was willing to give him up in devotion to Allah. At the last minute, Allah spared the life of Ismail and sent a ram to be sacrificed instead.
Qurbani is an act of worship and charity that was continued by the Messenger (PBUH) who said, “It is the Sunnah of your father Ibrahim. For every hair of the Qurbani you receive a reward from Allah.” (Al-Tirmidhi)
To this day, Qurbani is performed in honour of the Prophet Ibrahim’s surrender to the will of Allah. When we offer our Qurbani, we prove that we too are completely obedient to God and His commands.
Qurbani is incumbent upon all sane adults who have wealth in excess of their needs, according to most schools of thought. This usually means that anyone who is eligible to pay Zakat, must also perform Qurbani.
For your Qurbani to be accepted, it must be performed between the first and fourth days of Eid al-Adha.
You can make your Qurbani payment anytime from the start of the month of Dhul Hijjah – which will likely begin on 11 July (depending on the sighting of the moon) – until maghrib on the second day of Eid al-Adha. But the sooner we receive your donation, the better chance we have of ensuring that the people we support will have their meat in time to celebrate Eid al-Adha.
According to certain sources, the act of Qurbani is best performed directly once Eid prayers are over.
The animals commonly used for Qurbani are sheep, cows, goats and camels. They can be male or female but must be in good health and free from any injuries. The goats and sheep must be at least one year old, cattle, two years, and camels, five years old.
We carefully select local farmers to work with and inspect each animal to make sure they have been cared for accordance with Islamic principles, and meet the requirements for Qurbani.
All of our Qurbani meat is locally-sourced and fresh. We will be performing Qurbani on cows in all countries, and there will also be an option to donate a goat Qurbani in Nigeria.
One person must provide one Qurbani, or one share. Each Qurbani animal makes up a certain number of shares. A small animal such as a sheep or goat counts as one Qurbani share, while larger animals like camels and cattle count as seven Qurbani shares each.
Only adults of means are required to give Qurbani, but you still buy many shares as you like – one for each family member, and even for loved ones who have passed on.
No. We’re upfront and transparent about all costs. The amount you give is the amount needed for your Qurbani donation to be completed.
The prices we list will provide healthy, good quality meat from well-cared for animals. They ensure that farmers and skilled slaughterers are fairly paid, and that your Qurbani is transported and delivered on time, and in accordance with Islamic guidelines.
This year, we’re distributing Qurbani parcels to families in ten countries: Bangladesh, India, Iraq, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Somalia, Syria, Yemen. You can also choose to donate to Where Most Needed and we’ll ensure that your Qurbani is delivered to those who need it most in one of these ten countries.
As war, displacement, and COVID-19 severely impact the ability of the most vulnerable to stay safe and fed, Qurbani parcels are more important than ever. We’re working with some of the most marginalised families across the world, helping them to eat well this Eid, while our longer-term projects help to empower them to lift themselves out of poverty
With 821 million people going hungry around the world, this Eid, your Qurbani donations provide relief to those who are struggling to earn a living as COVID-19 continues to threaten lives.
Our country staff survey and assess the needs of local families ahead of Qurbani to work out where help is most needed. We complete needs assessments, often focusing on female-headed households and families that live below the poverty line. Often, Qurbani is the only time in the year that some people will have the chance to eat meat.
Some families will already be benefiting from our help in other ways – through orphan sponsorship, Ramadan distribution or by attending a school or hospital we’re supporting – but for others, this will be the first time they receive help.
Follow in the footsteps of the prophets. Give your Qurbani today.
Our local country offices select local farmers with healthy animals. We perform your Qurbani immediately after Eid prayer, and deliver it as soon as possible to the most vulnerable people. All of our Qurbani is fresh and locally-sourced.
We’re carrying out your Qurbani starting immediately after Eid prayer (whether that’s at home or in congregation in the local country) until the fourth day of Eid al-Adha. But, given the diversity of opinion on whether Qurbani on the fourth day of Eid is valid, we strive to complete all sacrifices by the third day.
The earlier you make your donation, the more likely we are to be able to fulfil your Qurbani on time; we’ve purchased animals ahead of time to make sure we’re ready to perform your donation as swiftly as possible after receiving your donation.
If your donation is late and we aren’t able to carry out your sacrifice within the four days of Eid, your charity will still be performed, but it will count as Sadaqah.
Please note: In the rare event of a country quota being filled, we may divert your donations to other locations. If no sheep/goats are available, a share of a cow will be used.
All of our Qurbani work will strictly follow local guidelines and laws to ensure that our work only ever impacts the local community positively.
‘Their meat will not reach Allah, nor will their blood, but what reaches Him is piety from you.’
(Quran 22:37)
