What type of animals are not suitable for Qurbani?

The following animals are not suitable for Qurbani:

1) An animal that is blind, one-eyed or has lost more than one-third of its eyesight.

2) Animals that have lost more than a third of the ear. Similarly, animals that have no ears from birth. Animals with small ears are suitable.

3) Animals whose horn/s have been broken off from the root. However, an animal born without horns or if the horns are broken off but not from the root is suitable for Qurbani.

4) Animals, which have one, lame leg to the extent that they walk on three legs only and are unable to use the fourth leg. However, if the animal can walk to the place of slaughter on the fourth leg with a limp it will be allowed.

Note 1: If an animal is injured whilst being slaughtered, e.g. its leg breaks, ear gets cut etc., the Qurbani will be valid.

Note 2: If an animal was bought in a healthy and perfect state and thereafter became unfit for Qurbani (before slaughter) then:

If the owner is not wealthy (eligible to receive Zakaat) it will be permissible to offer this animal for Qurbani.

If the owner is wealthy (one who pays Zakaat), then it is compulsory for him to obtain another animal.