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What is the purpose of Qurbani in Shariah?

Published as Purpose of Qurbaani

· 16 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1434 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

What is the purpose of Qurbani in Shariah?

What are the benefits of Qurbani, how would you explain in detail to a non Muslim?

Answer

It is the sunnat of Ebrahim (alaihis salaam) and the command of the Shari`ah.

Don’t be concerned about the non-Muslim. The fact that it is the command of Allah Ta`ala is sufficient.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

عن زيد بن أرقم رضي الله عنه قال قال أصحاب رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : يا رسول الله ما هذه الأضاحي ؟ قال : سنة أبيكم إبراهيم عليه السلام. قالوا : فما لنا فيها يا رسول الله ؟ قال : بكل شعرة حسنة . قالوا : فالصوف يا رسول الله ؟ قال : بكل شعرة من الصوف حسنة. رواه أحمد وابن ماجه (مشكوة المصابيح رقم 1476)

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Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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