What is Qurbani?

Qurbani refers to sacrifice. Annually in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah, Muslims globally perform the sacrifice of an animal—either a goat, sheep, cow, or camel—to commemorate the Prophet Ibrahim’s readiness to offer his son Ismail in devotion to God. At least one-third of the animal's meat should be given to individuals who are poor or in vulnerable situations. Traditionally, a Muslim would retain one third of the meat for their household and donate the remaining third to their neighbors.

Significance of Qurbani

The tradition of qurbani originates from the Prophet Ibrahim, who had a vision in which God commanded him to offer his only son, Ismail, as a sacrifice. In his commitment to God, Ibrahim consented to pursue his vision and carry out the sacrifice. However, God interceded and provided a ram to be offered as a sacrifice instead of Ismail. Ismail was saved because Ibrahim demonstrated he would willingly sacrifice his son as a testament to his faith, regardless of the grief it would bring him. The ongoing act of sacrifice serves as a reminder of Ibrahim’s faithfulness to God.

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