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Qurbani is a practise performed at Eid ul Adha, a celebration in recognition of the belief, humility and devotion shown to Allah by his Prophets, Ibrahim (pbuh) and only son, Ismail (pbuh). When Ibrahim (pbuh) received a revelation through his dream that he is to sacrifice Ismail, a treasured blessing to him at such an elderly age, he informed him of his dilemma and they both entrusted themselves to Allah.
In exercising this uncompromised commitment to Allah, Ismail was replaced on the alter by a ram in acknowledgement of his sincere faith in Allah. In commemoration of this supreme act, exemplifying the spirit of sacrifice by both noble prophets of Islam, Muslims rejoice each year for the festival of Eid ul Adha. The festival is marked by the sacrifice of an animal, usually a sheep, goat or cow with a significant portion given to the poor in submission to the will of Allah.
Each year, Muslims engage themselves in the spirit of Qurbani to fulfil this selfless duty. In doing so, they join a huge humanitarian effort by Islamic Relief to reach out to those who most need their help.
Last year with your growing support Islamic Relief provided over 90,000 Qurbani’s, reaching over two million beneficiaries.
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