QURBANI FAQ’S – PART 2

QURBANI FAQ’S – PART 2

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.

Question:  

What is the Sunnah method of sacrificing? 

Answer:

In principle, it is not necessary to make the intention (niyah) of Qurbani with the tongue, it is necessary to say “Bismillahi Allahu Akbar” when slaughtering.

·       Use a sharp knife and slaughter the animal quickly so that it does not suffer.

·       Do not sharpen the knife in front of the animal.

·       After slaughtering, do not skin the animal before it becomes completely cold.

·       Do not slaughter one animal in the presence of another.

It is desirable (mustahab) for one who intends to perform Qurbani to refrain from cutting hair or clipping nails from 1^st of Zul Hijjah to 10^th of  Zul Hijjah, (i.e. until after Qurbani).[1]

Question:

Who can receive Qurbani meat?

Answer:

It is permissible for any person to partake of the Qurbani meat whether Muslim or non-Muslim, rich or poor. One can also eat his own Qurbani meat.[2] It is recommended to split the meat into three parts: one part to give to charity, one part to give to family and friends and one part to keep for oneself.[3]

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