There are only five weeks left until Eid al-Adha! A lot of you're researching where to give your Qurbani in 2021, so here's a write-up containing everything you need to learn in regards to Donate Qurbani the Muslim Hands Qurbani Service. This includes where we work, our Qurbani prices and how exactly we calculate them, how exactly we source our animals, whom your Qurbani is going to be benefitting and how you can maximise your Qurbani rewards.
If you're uncertain whether you need to give a Qurbani, please read our article about the rules of Qurbani.
Without further ado, let's get your questions answered!
When should I give my Qurbani?
We shall begin sacrificing the animals after Eid prayer on the first day of Eid al-Adha (20th July). The sacrifices will continue until Maghrib on the 3rd day of Eid (22nd July).
You can make your Qurbani order till Maghrib time on the 3rd day of Eid. This is because Muslim Hands has recently sacrificed the animals in time for Eid distribution, with the intention that some donors can give their money on the 3rd day.
However, we advise you to give as early as you possibly can, as each location has a set quota of Qurbanis. Early birds have more locations and budgets to choose from!
Where can I give my Qurbani?
Alhamdulillah, we've been distributing your sacrifices for over 25 years and we keep expanding our service! This year, you are able to order your Qurbani to any one of 28 locations:
If you can't decide where to give your Qurbani - don't worry! Simply select our ‘Where Most Needed'option for £55 and our teams will allocate your Qurbani to where it's most needed on the ground.
Take note: we've a set quota of Qurbanis for every single location, so we recommend that you give your Qurbani as early as you possibly can to prevent disappointment.
What's contained in the cost of a Qurbani?
Once we be alert to the way our food is produced, most of us are realising that cheapest isn't always best. It's important to check beyond the lower price-tag when selecting your Qurbani and carefully consider how your sacrifice has been handled.
Our Qurbanis start at £35 but the price varies with regards to the location. We calculate the cost of your Qurbani with the addition of together these:
The price of animal, always bought and sacrificed locally
The price of taking care of the animal to make sure that it's around the conventional for a Qurbani animal. This includes welfare checks by way of a qualified vet
The price of transporting the animal to the positioning where it is going to be sacrificed
The price of packing the Qurbani meat and distributing it to families on a lawn
As you can see, Muslim Hands does not subsidise any part of one's Qurbani journey - you cover the full cost of fulfilling your obligation along with distributing your sacrifice to those in need.
How can Muslim Hands source its animals?
As mentioned before, all our Qurbani animals are bought and sacrificed locally. We choose the most effective value animal for every single location, whether that's a cow, a sheep or perhaps a goat. Also we don't stun our meat to make sure that your Qurbani is fully Shariah-compliant.
Furthermore, we always distribute fresh meat on Eid. We never use tinned or frozen meat for 2 reasons:
Fresh meat is healthier and tastier and we would like our brothers and sisters to savor a meal as delicious as we would prepare for our personal families. For many individuals, Eid al-Adha is the sole time they are able to eat meat during the entire year, so we should provide them with the most effective sort of meat, ensuring Eid is really a feast and a celebration.
We are committed to tackling the root reasons for poverty worldwide and which means supporting local farmers and businesses wherever we can, rather than obtaining the meat tinned in a distant location.
With the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, many small businesses in impoverished communities are struggling to help keep running. Communities in third world countries do not need a security net to safeguard them from losing income , so it's important that people support them however we can.
Local farmers depend upon the annual Qurbani season to supply because of their families. (Read an interview with a Qurbani farmer).
Who does my Qurbani benefit?
As a result of ongoing pandemic and prolonged conflicts worldwide, it has been an intensely difficult year for vulnerable families. Impoverished families are struggling to create ends meet because they deal with the devastating economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, often relying on Zakat and Sadaqah to eat.
Meanwhile, refugees and war-torn communities have been forced to manage with drastic aid cuts and soaring food prices.
Therefore, your Qurbani is more vital than ever in bringing aspire to those who find themselves suffering.
Our local experts on a lawn originate from the communities we help. This makes them best-placed to get those most in need. Before Eid al-Adha, they're out inside their local areas looking for the families which will benefit most from your sacrifice. Your Qurbani meat is going to be first distributed to widows and orphans, and then to other impoverished families.
Meanwhile, in emergency locations such as for example Yemen and Syria, your Qurbani will go to refugees and war-torn communities, sharing the blessings of Eid al-Adha with those who need it most.
How can I maximise the reward of my Qurbani?
In addition to his obligatory Qurbani, the Prophet (saw) used to give another, extra Qurbani - and we invite one to revive this beautiful Sunnah to maximise your rewards!
‘The Prophet (saw) sacrificed for the main one who could not sacrifice from his Ummah, person who bore witness to the Oneness of Allah and [his] Prophethood '. [Tabarani & Ahmad]
The Prophet (saw) used to give yet another Qurbani on behalf of those Muslims who could not afford to accomplish so. This merciful deed allows more people from the Ummah to fairly share in the blessings of Eid al-Adha and like a rare meal with meat.
Many of the Sahabah also used to follow along with this Sunnah of giving twice such as the Prophet (saw). Anas bin Malik (ra) said, ‘The Prophet (saw) used to supply two rams as sacrifices, and I also offer two rams for sacrifice '. [Bukhari]
As mentioned before, it has been an intensely difficult year for families who were already vulnerable. By adding an additional Prophetic Qurbani to your own personal sacrifice, you is going to be doubling both your impact and your reward and providing much more essential meals to our brothers and sisters.
We recommend ordering your obligatory Qurbani to the positioning you most want to give towards, and then ordering your Prophetic Qurbani to an emergency location like Yemen. Alternatively, you can order your Prophetic Qurbani to Where Most Needed.
What can I expect when I give Qurbani with Muslim Hands?
Once you give your Qurbani around:
You can choose your own personal budget, with prices starting at £35.
You can order your Qurbani to 28 locations in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, South America and the UK.
You can be assured your Qurbani meat won't be stunned, tinned or frozen.
You is going to be supporting local farmers, as all our animals are sourced locally.
We shall prioritise distributing your Qurbani meat to orphans and widows first.
You is going to be sharing the blessings of Eid with some of the very most vulnerable people in the world, including impoverished families, refugees and war-torn communities.
We shall share stories and images from the bottom at every stage of one's Qurbani journey, including pictures of the animal being prepared, interviews with a number of the families you will be feeding and pictures of the meat being distributed on the times of Eid al-Adha.