Qurbani Conditions: FAQs

QURBANI CONDITIONS – FAQS FOR A VALID SACRIFICE

Not sure who needs to give Qurbani or which animal to choose? Find answers to the most frequent questions based on the Holy Qur’an and Sunnah.

1. WHICH ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED FOR QURBANI?

Sheep, goats, cows, camels, oxen, and buffalo – commonly known as the ‘Beast of cattle’ – are eligible for Qurbani.

2. WHAT ARE THE AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR A QURBANI ANIMAL?

To meet Shariah guidelines, your Qurbani animal must be fully grown: 6-12 months for sheep, 1 year for goats, and 2 years for cows.

3. QURBANI ANIMAL DEFECTS – WHAT MAKES A SACRIFICE INVALID?

Your Qurbani animal must be healthy and without defects. Our team visit partner farms to inspect each animal for signs of illness or injury, including:

• Any visible eye defects, such as blindness or the loss of one-third of eyesight.
• Sickness or wounds that affect the animal’s health.
• Lameness.
• Undernourishment to the point where you wouldn’t usually consider buying the animal.

4. WHEN SHOULD QURBANI BE PERFORMED? (KEY DATES)

Qurbani must be performed within three days – starting from the Eid prayer until sunset on the 12th of Dhul Hijjah.

As it is time-critical, we encourage you to book early to secure your spot.

Step 1: Choose your Qurbani option and complete your payment online or by calling us.
Step 2: If booking on behalf of someone, provide their details by calling +44 (0)1274 424 444.
Step 3: Book early to ensure your Qurbani is arranged before Eid al-Adha. We can accept bookings on the day, depending on availability.

Secure your Qurbani with us. Book online or speak to our team at +44 (0)1274 424 444 during office hours.

5. WHERE TO PERFORM QURBANI? (RULES FOR A VALID SACRIFICE)

Qurbani is an act of faith. The animal must be treated humanely and sacrificed ethically, in accordance with Shariah guidelines

To ensure the validity of your sacrifice, choose facilities that follow good practices in a well-managed setting. We work with premier halal abattoirs — ensuring your Qurbani is performed with care and compassion.

If you are shopping around for a reliable service, look no further. Donors booked 43,890 Qurbanis with us last year, trusting that 100% of their donation went toward performing an ethical sacrifice. We do not take any share from your Qurbani.

6. WHO MUST GIVE QURBANI?

Qurbani is considered wajib (necessary) or sunnah mu’akkadah (highly recommended) for Muslims of sound mind who have reached the age of puberty and have a level of wealth beyond the Nisab value.

Not sure if you meet the Nisab threshold for Qurbani? Read our Zakat guide to learn more.

7. WHAT IS THE RIGHT AMOUNT TO SPEND ON QURBANI?

Qurbani should be offered sincerely with trust in Allah (SWT). If your funds are in short supply this year, choose a sacrifice within your means—your intention matters most.

If you can afford to give more, consider increasing or doubling your sacrifice, following the Sunnah of the Sahaba. And Allah (SWT) knows our intentions best.

Give Qurbani from just £62 for a share in a cow. Book online or speak to our team at +44 (0)1274 424 444 during office hours.

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