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Thousands of refugee children are facing many challenges and difficulties on a daily basis. Thus, helping them to celebrate Eid is a great opportunity to support them emotionally. This support can be done in many ways, such as by buying them clothes, giving them gifts, and engaging them in Eid preparations. This article will further […]
Eid al-Adha is one of the most joyful occasions in the Islamic calendar, as it takes place in the month of Dhul Hijjah, when millions of Muslims flood to Mecca from all over the world to perform the obligation of Hajj (pilgrimage). Therefore, Muslims are encouraged to increase their acts of worship, especially fasting on […]
Eid al-Adha is one of the most important holidays in Islam and one of the greatest rituals of Islam that Muslims celebrate every year at the end of the Hajj (pilgrimage). Allah (SWT) said in the Holy Qur’an: “That is so. And whoever honors the symbols of Allah, it is certainly out of the piety […]
As one of the greatest rituals in Islam, Qurbani (or sacrifice) is an important religious duty practiced by millions of Muslims worldwide every year in the month of Dhu al-Hijjah. In this article, we will discuss the etiquette of Qurbani, its definition, rules and conditions, the appropriate time for performing it, and the significance of […]
Performing Qurbani is one of the most important and rewarding acts of worship during Eid al-Adha’s rituals. Yet, Muslims cannot perform Qurbani without the guidelines that were pinpointed to them in the Sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH). This article elaborates on a step-by-step guide for performing Qurbani. Step 1: Intention (niyyah) Prior to performing Qurbani, […]
Qurbani Verses in Quran In Islam, Qurbani is obligatory for all Muslims who pay Zakat. Allah told us many verses in the Quran about the benefits and obligations of giving Qurbani. “And do not shave your heads until the sacrificial animal has reached its place of slaughter. And whoever among you is ill or has […]
Time of Qurbani / Udhiya Udhiya means “sacrificing an animal”; it is only valid during the three days of “Dhu’l-Hijjah”, and Allah Most High Says: “So turn in prayer towards your Lord and sacrifice (animals).” (Qur’an 108:2). During the days of Udhiya, nothing is more important to Allah than animal sacrifices. Although Udhiya is allowed […]
Sunnah Sacrificed for a Newborn Baby We heard a lot about the sacrifice of a newborn on the seventh day of his birth. It is called an ‘Aqiqah because it cuts its veins at the time of Allah for his generosity, and for the male birth, two sacrifices are sacrificed to him, while the female […]
Significance of qurbani in Islam The Quran describes the animal sacrifice as follows: “It is not their meat nor their blood that reaches Allah: it is your piety that reaches Him” (22:37). The following hadith also describes the importance of qurbani: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “There is nothing dearer to Allah during the […]
