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Where Most Needed
Whether it's families who are struggling with severe poverty, orphans and widows who have lost their main breadwinner or victims of conflict and disaster, our local experts will ensure your Qurbani reaches those most in need across the days of Eid. Give your Greatest Sacrifice today.
Lowest Priced
This year, impoverished families are struggling to put food on the table – and your Qurbani is their only chance to enjoy a meal with meat. Our lowest price Qurbani in Malawi is just £50. Order now before quotas are filled!
Emergency Locations
Our Ummah is being tested like never before. We have seen millions of our brothers and sisters across the world affected by conflict, climate change and natural disasters in the last year alone. Global food shortages and inflation are pushing many families to the brink of starvation and famine and child malnutrition is a growing problem in emergency zones like Somalia, Yemen and Afghanistan.
Your Qurbani will bring hope to our suffering brothers and sisters, ensuring they have nutritious food on blessed Eid.
All Locations
We carry out Qurbanis in 24 locations, distributing to orphans and widows first, as well as refugees and war-torn communities. Our teams will ensure your Qurbani reaches those most in need on the days of Eid. Locations are removed once the quota is filled, so please don't delay!
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Qurbani: The Greatest Sacrifice
Ramadan may be over, but the sacred month of Dhul-Hijjah has presented us with another chance for incredible rewards when we sacrifice what we love for Allah’s (swt) sake.
Our Qurbani is the greatest sacrifice – a weighty promise that everything we own is for Allah and that we submit to him entirely.
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. This year, you really are making the greatest sacrifice that will have the greatest impact on the Ummah.
‘Their meat will not reach Allah, nor will their blood, but what reaches Him is piety from you.’ [The Noble Qur’an, 22:37]
When you donate a Qurbani with Muslim Hands, the meat will be distributed to those most in need, nourishing them during the days of Eid al-Adha and beyond, and bringing them joy in these hard times. Meanwhile, the essence of your offering will reach Allah – so we urge you to give a sacrifice truly worthy of this status, according to your means.
We also urge you to follow the Prophet’s practice of giving an additional Qurbani on behalf of the the Muslims who can not afford to do so.
How Your Qurbani Helps
Your sacrifice will help the suffering
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Qurbani Compulsory and how many Qurbani per family?
According to the Hanafi school, Qurbani is an obligation on all Muslims who possess wealth above the Nisab value - so if you are eligible to pay Zakat, then you must give a Qurbani.
The Maliki and Hanbali schools state that the person responsible for the household can make the Qurbani on their behalf.
However, it is not uncommon to have two or more people per household who pay Zakat. The best and safest option is for a Qurbani to be offered for each Zakat-eligible person.
Q. How much is a Qurbani?
One Qurbani is either a small animal, such as a goat, or a share in a larger animal, like a cow. Neither is more rewardable i.e. both fulfil your obligation.
One Qurbani in the UK costs £285. Two thirds of the meat will be delivered directly to your home, and the other third will be used by our Open Kitchens in London and Nottingham to feed vulnerable Muslim families in the UK.
The price of each animal will vary country to country. For more prices, see our list of locations above.
To find out more about the meaning behind Qurbani and the rules of Qurbani to follow, visit our blog page.
- Q. Who needs to offer Qurbani?
- Q. When should I donate my Qurbani?
- Q. How important is it to give my Qurbani?
- Q. Can you give Qurbani for someone else?
- Q. Should I give the names of all the people who are giving this Qurbani?
- Q. What is a Prophetic Qurbani?
- Q. Is Qurbani part of Zakat?
- Q. When will my Qurbani be distributed?
- Q. Which animals do Muslim Hands provide for sacrifice?
- Q. How much is Qurbani per family?
- Q. I am not sure where to give my Qurbani, what do you recommend?
- Q. What should I do if I missed my Qurbani?
The Hanafi school states that any adult, sane Muslim who possesses the Nisab value must give a Qurbani. So if you are eligible to pay Zakat, you need to offer a Qurbani.
The Maliki and Hanbali schools state that the person responsible for the household can make the Qurbani on their behalf.
However, in many households today, it is not uncommon to have two or more people who pay Zakat. The best and safest option is for a Qurbani to be offered for each person eligible for giving Zakat.
This year, Eid will most likely be on 28th June 2023. Your Qurbani must be given before this date to ensure that it is a valid sacrifice. On that note, we urge you not to delay in giving yours.
As Qurbanis in each location have a set quota, we suggest you give yours as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Qurbani is an obligation on all Muslims who possess wealth above the Nisab value - so if you are eligible to pay Zakat, then you must give a Qurbani.
This annual sacrifice also carries the great meaning of representing the sacrifice that Prophet Ibrahim (as) was prepared to make in honour of our Creator.
Yes, it is permissible to give Qurbani on behalf of someone else. You can pay for your own Qurbani as well as members of your family, or anyone else. The Prophet (saw) would even give an extra Qurbani on behalf of his Ummah.
It is not mandatory to offer the names of people, when performing their sacrifice. However, if you would like to give names when donating your Qurbani, you can, but please note that our teams performing the sacrifice do not repeat these names during the sacrifical process.
The important thing is the intention that is made when the person is offering the Qurbani.
‘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]
After fulfilling his personal obligation, the Prophet (saw) gave an additional Qurbani on behalf 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.
No, Qurbani is a separate ritual from Zakat. However, anyone who is eligible for Zakat (any adult, sane Muslim who possesses the Nisab value) must also give a Qurbani, in accordance with the Hanafi school.
Muslim Hands works hard to ensure that the meat from your Qurbani is distributed to those in need during the days of Eid al-Adha.
We choose the sacrificial animals based on their availability and value in each location. Whether this is a sheep, goat or a share in a cow, the reward for your Qurbani will be the same. For more details on each location, please contact 0115 911 7222.
One Qurbani is either a small animal, such as a goat, or a share in a larger animal, like a cow. Neither is more rewardable i.e. both fulfil your obligation.
The price of each animal will vary country to country. See our full list of locations above for more details.
This year we are offering Qurbani in emergency zones including Afghanistan, Yemen, Palestine, Kashmir (India), Somalia, Sudan, Türkiye, Syria and the Rohingya refugee camps. You can give your Qurbani to the victims of these conflict and disaster zones to help those in urgent need.
Alternatively, our ‘Where Most Needed’ option ensures that your Qurbani reaches those who need it most on the days of Eid.
You must make up for missing the Qurbani by offering the market value of one sheep/goat to the poor. You can do this through Muslim Hands.
The Prophetic Qurbani
‘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’. [Ahmad]
The Prophet (saw) would offer an extra Qurbani on behalf of Muslims who couldn’t afford to. This merciful deed would allow more people from his Ummah to share in the blessings of Eid al-Adha.
By offering a second, Prophetic Qurbani, you will be doubling your impact, feeding more people during the blessed days of Eid al-Adha. Don’t miss out on these rewards!
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Established in 1993, Muslim Hands is an aid agency and NGO helping those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disaster in over 20 countries worldwide.