Qurbani 2026

What is Qurbani and its Importance

Qurbani is an Islamic ritual where an animal is sacrificed every year during Eid al-Adha. This is an act of worship that shows devotion and obedience to Allah (SWT), earning reward from Him and strengthening faith. Eligible Muslims all over the world carry out this sacrifice in the best way for them to not just show devotion to Islam but to also commemorate the great sacrifice the Prophet Ibrahim (AS) was willing to make. He had an unwavering commitment to sacrificing the thing he loved very dearly, his son Ismail, for Allah (SWT). Ibrahim (AS) was instructed to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to Allah’s command. However, just before it could be completed, Allah (SWT) sent down a ram to sacrifice in place of Ismail to reward Ibrahim’s devotion to Him. This sacrifice started the tradition of Qurbani.

When is Qurbani 2026?

Qurbani 2026 begins after the Eid prayer on the first day of Eid al-Adha, which falls on the 10th of Dhul Hijjah. This is expected to fall on May 27th, so donations need to be given promptly before this date. Qurbani can be carried out during the three extra days after Eid al-Adha, known as the tashreeq days, which are the 11th, 12th and 13th of Dhul Hijjah until sunset of the last day. So, for 2026, you need to give Qurbani in time for the sacrifice to be carried out between May 27th and May 29th. These dates may change closer to the time, depending on the sighting of the moon.

Who Has to Give Qurbani?

When it comes to who has to give Qurbani, there are set Islamic rules that outline when a Muslim is eligible to make the donation. These rules are very similar to those for Zakat, but are only slightly different. The act of worship should be done by every sane, adult Muslim who isn’t travelling at the time of Eid al-Adha, which means that those who are travelling at this time can be exempt from Qurbani. As well as these rules, the sacrifice is based on a Muslim’s wealth, just like Zakat. This means that those who possess wealth beyond their basic needs, meeting or exceeding the Nisab threshold, are required to do this act of worship. If a believer owns equal to or more than the current level of Nisab, which is 87.48 grams of gold or 612.36 grams of silver, they should donate Qurbani.

Give Qurbani for Eid al-Adha

لَن يَنَالَ اللَّهَ لُحُومُهَا وَلَا دِمَاؤُهَا وَلَكِن يَنَالُهُ التَّقْوَى مِنكُمْ كَذَلِكَ سَخَّرَهَا لَكُمْ لِتُكَبِّرُوا اللَّهَ عَلَى مَا هَدَاكُمْ وَبَشِّرِ الْمُحْسِنِينَ

(Surat al-Hajj:37)

At Community Lighthouse Foundation, we take your Qurbani donation and handle every part of the sacrifice on your behalf. We allow you to choose the animal you want to donate to and the country in which the sacrifice is done and distributed to help those in need. Our team works in vulnerable communities across the world to feed the hungry who have no support or basic necessities. When you give Qurbani with us, you make a meaningful difference to those facing poverty, hardship and conflict and bring hope and happiness during the days of Eid al-Adha.

What’s the Price of Qurbani?

The price of Qurbani varies depending on several factors. One of the greatest things about giving Qurbani online through CLF is that we offer a variety of donation options to choose from, so that you can give within your means without creating financial stress. One of the factors that changes the price of Qurbani is the animal you want to sacrifice. Animals work in shares, with a small animal, like goats and sheep, being one share and larger animals, like buffalo, cow and camel, equalling seven shares. This means that a smaller animal costs more than purchasing a share in a larger animal. You can even donate toward a full, larger animal if you wish to do so.

Another factor that affects the cost is the country you want the sacrifice is done in. Some countries have more access to livestock than others, while some areas are very remote or are a conflict zone. These remote parts of the world and conflict zones are where the need is most greatest, so the sacrifice costs more for these parts. However, your donation is very powerful for these communities as it helps them escape poverty and hardship.

Qurbani Shares Explained

Qurbani shares basically mean how many people’s Qurbani an animal is equivalent to. The sacrifice is an individual responsibility for all able adult Muslims, meaning that if a family has four adults who meet the requirements, they’re each responsible for their Qurbani and cannot donate a share as a family. So, they will need to give four shares to cover each eligible person.

A small animal, like a goat or sheep, is equal to one share of Qurbani, so one person’s sacrifice, while a larger animal, like a cow, camel or buffalo, is equivalent to seven people’s Qurbani, allowing adults to only purchase one share in the animal to cover their sacrifice

Pay Qurbani this Eid

Assa’lamualy’kum

The days of Qurbani for the sake of Allah are fast approaching. By donating Qurbani online through CLF, you help to feed struggling families, orphans, widows, refugees, the homeless and jobless in rural Uganda, Yemen, Pakistan, Gaza and Nepal. Your Qurbani can be a lifeline to these vulnerable communities, helping them survive and feel the joy of Eid. This Eid al-Adha can be the only time they get to eat meat and a proper, healthy meal.

Pay Qurbani with CLF this Eid al-Adha and make a meaningful difference to so many lives.

`Abdullah ibn `Umar (r) said: "The Prophet ﷺ stayed in Madinah for ten years, offering sacrifice (every year on Eid)."

(Ahmad & Tirmidhi)

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