We all know the story of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and how he was commanded to sacrifice his son Ismail (AS). It’s a moment we remember by sacrificing animals for Allah every year. But did you know that years later, Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ own father, Abdullah, was also set to be sacrificed? This lesser-known story takes us back to Abdul Muttalib, …
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Qurbani: some important rules
QURBANI IS A PRACTICE COMMANDED BY ALLAH (SWT): : By : Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat So turn in prayer towards your Lord and sacrifice (animals). (108.2) There is nothing dearer to Allah during the days of Qurbani than the sacrificing of animals. The sacrificed animal shall come on the Day of judgment with its horns, hair, and …
Read More »How Should the Udhiyah Be Divided?
Question and answer details Name of Questioner :Elizabith Reply date :2014/10/06 Question :Dear scholars, As-salamu `alaykum. How should the meat of udhiyah (sacrifice) be shared out? consultant :Muhammad Saleh Al-Munajjid Answer Wa `alaykum as-salamu …
Read More »Considering Alternatives to the Animal Sacrifice? Reflections on Eidul Adha & Udhiya : by : Bina Ahmad & Fatima Ashraf
Eid-ul-Adha is a very important holiday for 1.3 billion Muslims around the globe. It marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage and also commemorates the story of Prophet Ibrahim’s (may peace be upon him) sacrifice. A traditional animal sacrifice, the Udhiyah, has been an integral part of this holiday, with meat being shared between friends, family and those in …
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