qurbani

Question: Last year I cut my hair on the 5th day of Dhul Hijja and then I came to know that we should not cut our hair if we intend to do Qurbānī. So was my qurbānī accepted or not? Answer: In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the …

JAMIATUL ULAMA KZN DAILY Q&A Nasihah (Advice): Virtue of fasting during the first ten days of Zul Hijjah The first ten days of Zul Hijjah are among the most magnificent days in the Islamic calendar. Rasoolullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) has said, “One fast during these days is equal to the …

  Nasihah (Advice): The immense reward of Qurbani   Sayyidatuna ‘Aishah Radhiyallahu Anha reports that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam said:“There is nothing dearer to Allah during the days of Qurbani than the sacrificing of animals. The sacrificed animal shall come on the Day of Qiyamah with its horns, hair, and …

  Nasihah (Advice): Jealousy destroys the reward of good actions   Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) has said: “Indeed, jealousy consumes good deeds like fire consumes wood.” (Abu Dawood, Hadith #: 4257, Narrated by Abu Hurayrah)   __________________________________________________   Question and Answer:   A person needs to do Aqeeqah for his …

Nasihah (Advice): Qurbani with a happy heart   Sayyidatuna Aaishah (Radhiyallahu Anha) has reported that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam has said, “There is nothing dearer to Allah during the days of Qurbani than the sacrificing of animals. The sacrificed animal shall come on the Day of Qiyamah with its …

Ḥadīth regarding fattening the Qurbānī animal Question Is the following narration authentic: “Fatten your qurbānī animals, for they will be your vehicles over the ṣirāṭ (bridge)”? بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم Answer The narration is not authentic. It is recommended for the qurbānī animal to be meaty, healthy and in good …

QUESTION What is the significance of doing Qurbani on behalf of the Prophet (Allah bless him & give him peace)? Apparently, this is a common practice within Muslims. Is it permitted, recommended or Bid’a? ANSWER In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful, This issue goes back to the …

    What is the difference between the term Udhiyyah and Qurbani?   A) ‘Udhiyya’ is an Arabic term, which means ‘sacrificing an animal’, and ‘Qurbani’ is an Urdu and Persian word derived from the Arabic word ‘Qurban’, which literally means an act performed to seek Allah’s pleasure. It is generally …

Nasihah (Advice): Sacrificing of Rams Sayyiduna Anas Bin Maalik Radhiyallahu Anhu says that Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam used to offer two rams as sacrifices, and I used to also offer two rams.  (Bukhari) ________________________________________________   Question and Answer: A lady passed away on the 10thof Zul-Hijjah, on eid Morning at 4AM. She purchased …

What should a person do with his Qurbānī meat? Is it Sunnah to eat the liver first from a Qurbānī animal? Question (1) What should a person do with his Qurbānī meat? Should he distribute it or eat it himself?  Please outline the position of all four schools of thought. (2) Is …