“It is neither their flesh nor their blood that reaches Allah, but it is your Taqwa that reaches Him…” (Surah Hajj) Udhiya (Qurbani) What is Udhiya? eislam.co.za ‘Udhiya’ is an Arabic word meaning “blood sacrifice”, and ‘Qurbani’ is an Urdu and Persian word derived from the Arabic word …
Read More »Eid Message & Day of Eidul Adha
Eid Message Nasihah (Advice): Virtue of the Nights of Eid Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam has stated: “Whoever stands up (in worship) on the nights preceding the two Eids expecting reward from his Sustainer, his heart will not die when other hearts will die. (i.e. He will be …
Read More »Frequently Asked Questions Pertaining To Qurbani
On whom is Qurbani Wajib? Qurbani is Wajib (obligatory) on every Muslim who is: 1) Mature (has reached the age of puberty), 2) Muqeem (i.e. he is not a Shari traveller) 3) Possesses the Nisaab amount. It is not necessary that this amount be in one’s possession …
Read More »Miscellaneous Laws pertaining to Qurbani
Great Virtue in performing Qurbani Sayyidatuna Aaisha Radhiyallahu Anha narrates that Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam said, “There is nothing dearer to Allah Ta’ala during the days of Qurbani than the sacrificing of animals. The sacrificed animal shall come on the Day of Qiyamah with its horns, …
Read More »Al-Haadi Newsletter – Volume 22 Issue 1
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Read More »QnA snapshots: The rules of Aqeeqah
The rules regarding Aqeeqa according to the four schools of Fiqh What is the meaning of Aqeeqa A distinction needs to be drawn between the literal meaning and the technical meaning of the term used by the jurists and the scholars of Islam. In the literal meaning of Aqeeqa according to the …
Read More »Eid al- Adha Guide
Announcement: Kindly note that the Jamiatul Ulama KZN offices will be closed for Eidul Adh-ha on the 16th & 17th October, 2013 and will reopen on Friday, 18th October 2013 Insha Allah. The Jamiatul Ulama KZN takes the opportunity of wishing the Muslim Ummah a most joyous Eidul Adha. May …
Read More »Miscellaneous Laws of Qurbani
The Qurbani Animal It is permissible to slaughter a goat, sheep, cow, bull, buffalo or camel, male or female for Qurbani. The minimum age of: (a) A goat, sheep, or ram is one full year, (b) A cow, bull or buffalo is two years old, and (c) …
Read More »Sacrifice or Qurbani: Philosophy and Rules
The Urdu and persian word Qurbani (Sacrificial slaughter) is derived from the Arabic word Qurban. Lexically, it means an act performed to seek Allah’s pleasure. Originally, the word Qurban included all acts of charity because the purpose of charity is nothing but to seek Allah’s pleasure. But, in …
Read More »Qurbani in state of haidh
Question and Answer: Q. My wife usually performs her Qurbani at home with her own hands. On this Eid, she is due to have her menses on the day of Eid. Is it permissible for her to slaughter in this state? A. It is permissible for your wife to slaughter …
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