Qurbani / Udhiya is the sacrifice of a livestock animal (such as a cow, goat or sheep) which is offered during the four days of Eid-al-Adha in the month of Dhul-Hijjah. This tradition is an echo of the sacrifice Prophet Ibrahim (AS) was willing to make of his son to show his devotion to Allah ﷻ. For Muslims around the world, Qurbani is a form of showing gratitude to Allah ﷻ for His countless favours and blessings. One Qurbani is either a small animal, such as a goat, or a share in a larger animal, like a cow. Either will fulfil your obligation. 

The majority view is that Qurbani/Udhiya is a Sunnah mu’akkadah (emphasized sunnah). Imam Al-Shafi’i, Imam Malik, and Imam Ahmad hold this view. The view of Imam Abu Hanifah is that it is a fardh (obligation).  Shaikh Muhammad ibn ‘Uthaymeen said: “Udhiya is Sunnah mu’akkadah for the one who is able to do it, so a person should offer the sacrifice on behalf of himself and the members of his household.” 

Qurbani is an emphasized Sunnah with great rewards. Whoever can afford to do it without it becoming a financial burden should offer the Qurbani. In fact, multiple members within the same household can offer their own Qurbani if they can afford it and wish to do so. 

A donation of $435 covers the purchase and sacrifice of a lamb or sheep. A donation of $385 covers one share of cow. This price includes cutting, cleaning, packaging, storage, and distribution of the meat to local needy families. 

Yes, one Qurbani/Udhiya is sufficient for one family who live together regardless of the number of household members. 

Anas ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) said: “The Prophet ﷺ sacrificed two white rams speckled with black. He slaughtered them with his own hand and said ‘Allaahu Akbar.’” [Bukhari & Muslim] 

The Prophet ﷺ said: “It is the Sunnah of your father Ibrahim (AS). For every hair of the sacrificial animal, you receive a reward from Allah. [At-Tirmidhi] 

Qurbani must be offered after the Eid al-Adha prayer and before the last of the Days of Tashreeq (the 13th day of Dhul Hijjah) before Maghrib. This is the 4th day of Eid. 

Nisa Homes will notify you by email upon fulfilment of your Qurbani. After this time, you may proceed with trimming your hair & nails. Nisa Homes plans to fulfill all Qurbani between the 10th and the 13th of Dhul Hijjah. 

Nisa Homes is working with local reputable professional slaughterhouses and butcher shops to ensure the process from acquiring the animal to the packaging of the meat is at the highest level. Nisa Homes will ensure that the animals selected for Qurbani and the method of slaughter will adhere to the strict requirements of an acceptable Islamic Qurbani. 

With the rising cost of living and current economic uncertainty, thousands of Canadians continue to live in poverty and are struggling to make ends meet, despite the availability of government support and benefits. Many of our most vulnerable community members struggle to afford food, especially with the rising cost of halal meat. By giving your Udhiya/Qurbani locally, you can help ensure that our brothers and sisters in need can enjoy a warm meal and take part in the joys of Eid. With the rising cost of living and current economic uncertainty, thousands of Canadians continue to live in poverty and are struggling to make ends meet, despite the availability of government support and benefits. Many of our most vulnerable community members struggle to afford food, especially with the rising cost of halal meat. By giving your Udhiya/Qurbani locally, you can help ensure that our brothers and sisters in need can enjoy a warm meal and take part in the joys of Eid.  

The following animals and their suitable ages are mentioned by the Prophet ﷺ: six months for a lamb, one year for a goat, two years for a cow and five years for a camel. The animal should be free of any defects, physical deformities, and sickness. 

If you have already fulfilled your Qurbani elsewhere OR if you are not required to do Qurbani, you may donate any amount you wish. Nisa Homes will use your donation to provide additional meat to more families in need.   

Note: If you are required to do Qurbani, any amount less than $385 will not fulfill your Qurbani obligation.   

If you have intended to offer qurbani, then it is recommended that you refrain from trimming your hair & nails from the beginning of the month of Dhul Hijjah until after your qurbani is completed.  

NOTE: If you wish to follow the sunnah of not trimming your hair & nails, then groom yourself a day or two before the start of Dhul Hijjah. This way you are not too unkempt in the next 10-12 days. 

Nisa Homes will distribute your Qurbani/Udhiya meat to the most vulnerable members of our community through local community partners and direct deliveries to families in need. This will be in the form of cow, lamb and sheep. 

According to the majority opinion, Qurbani is a sunnah mu’akkadah (emphasized sunnah), and not obligatory. If a person is pressed financially and opts out of offering the qurbani, Insha’Allah there is no sin on her/him. If a person is financially strong and still chooses not to offer it, he/she will be missing out on tremendous rewards. 

There is no obligation for making up missed qurbani from the previous year(s).