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Qurbani A Profound Obligation
action on this day is better than shedding blood (performing qurbani)."[1]
In another blessed hadith, it is stated:
On the day of al-Naḥr (the 10th of Dhū al-Ḥijjah), the action liked most by Allah, is for a person to shed blood (perform qurbani). Indeed, the sacrificial animal will come forth on the Day of Judgment with its horns, hair, and hooves. The blood of qurbani is accepted by Allah before it falls upon the earth, so readily perform it with a pleased heart.[2]
Donating meat as charity in place of qurbani is not enough
Mufti Aḥmad Yār Khān Naʿīmī رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه commented on this hadith by writing:
This clearly evidences how the purpose of qurbani is sacrificing an animal regardless of whether its meat is consumed or not. If someone gives money equal the value of the qurbani, or even donates double or triple the amount of meat in charity, it will not fulfil the obligation of qurbani.
This is because qurbani is an emulation of Prophet Ibrāhīm عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلَام , and he did not give meat or money in charity. Instead, he spilt blood (by sacrificing an animal). The only correct form of emulation is that which matches the original.
Actions are normally accepted after they are performed, but qurbani is accepted before it even takes place. Do not consider it insignificant or perform it with stinginess. Do not weigh things according to your own intellect all the time.[3]
BOOK TOPIC
- Qurbani – a profound obligation
- Excellence of sending ṣalāt upon the Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم
- Excellence of worship in the first ten days of Dhū al-Ḥijjah
- A springtime of good deeds
- The Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم and nafl fasts
- An important form of worship carried out in Dhū al-Ḥijjah
- For whom is qurbani necessary to perform?
- Good deed in exchange for every strand of hair
- The best action on the day of Eid
- Donating meat as charity in place of qurbani is not enough
- Sacrificial animal will become a barrier against Hell
- Qurbani is an expiation for sins
- Qurbani – a purposeful obligation
- 1. Qurbani is a practical expression of gratitude and monotheistic belief
- 2. Qurbani - a means of virtuous ability
- Qurbani teaches us servitude
- Fulfil the sunnah of Prophet Ibrāhīm!
- When will our connection with Prophet Ibrāhīm be authentic?
- Guard yourself against the desires of the carnal-self!
- Holiday iʿtikāf
- Imam Course Department
- Recalling Sayyidī Quṭb al-Madinah رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَلَيْه
- Love for the Prophet’s city
- No food for 7 days
- His Passing and Funeral
- Sunnah and etiquette of qurbani
