{"id":1482,"date":"2025-01-30T04:22:21","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T04:22:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/?page_id=1482"},"modified":"2025-11-18T14:41:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T03:41:33","slug":"qurban-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/maainternational.org.au\/qurban-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Qurban Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Qurban Guide<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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What is Qurban - Udhiyah?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Qurban, Qurbani, or U\u1e0d\u1e25iya as it is known in Arabic, is the practice of sacrificing an animal for Allah (SWT). Every year, on the days of Eid al-Adha (from 10th to 13th of Dhul Hijjah), Muslims around the world sacrifice an animal to mark the completion of Hajj. This practice commemorates the sacrifice of Ibrahim (as) thousands of years ago, who was prepared to sacrifice his beloved son for Allah\u2019s sake.<\/p>

Qurban is not merely the slaughtering of an animal and the distribution of its meat; it transcends being a mere ritual. The word \u2018Qurbani\u2019 is derived from the Arabic, \u2018qurban\u2019, rooted in the word \u2018qurb\u2019 \u2013 meaning \u2018nearness\u2019. The essence of offering Qurbani is to draw near to Allah. Through Qurbani, we reaffirm our commitment to Allah, expressing our complete submission to His will, just as Prophet Ibrahim (as) did.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Here are some helpful guides related to Qurban<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Qurban FAQs<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Story of Ibrahim AS<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Importance of Day of Arafah<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Rules & Etiquettes of Qurban<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Hajj: The Fifth Pillar of Islam<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Eid al-Adha <\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The First Known Sacrifice<\/h3>

The Qur\u2019an narrates the story of the sons of Prophet Adam (as), Habil and Qabil. To settle a dispute, Adam (as) asked them both to offer a sacrifice. Habil, a shepherd, offered a ram, while Qabil, a farmer, offered produce. Allah accepted Habil\u2019s sincere offering and rejected Qabil\u2019s. This story underscores the importance of sincerity in our sacrifices.<\/p>

The Sacrifice of Ibrahim (AS)<\/h3>

Ibrahim\u2019s (as) unwavering faith was tested when he dreamt of sacrificing his son, Ismail (as). Both father and son displayed immense faith, willing to obey Allah\u2019s command. However, as Ibrahim (as) was about to sacrifice Ismail, Allah intervened, providing a ram as a substitute. This profound act of submission is commemorated every year during Qurbani.\u00a0Read the Story of Ibrahim (a.s).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Read the Story
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The Ram of Paradise<\/h3>

The ram sacrificed by Ibrahim (as) was special. Some narrations suggest it grazed in Paradise for forty years. Others believe it was the same ram Habil had sacrificed. Its horns were preserved and hung in the Ka\u2019bah for generations.<\/p>

The Prophetic Qurbani<\/h3>

Prophet Muhammad (saw) continued the tradition of Qurbani, often sacrificing white, horned rams reminiscent of the ones offered by Habil and Ibrahim (as). He also emphasized the importance of sincerity and the intention behind the sacrifice. Reviving this Sunnah by offering an extra Qurbani can bring immense blessings and benefit impoverished communities.must only be performed on the tenth, eleventh and twelfth days of Dhul-Hijjah. You can order your Qurban before this time, but the sacrifice must be carried out on the correct day. The first day is always better than the second, whilst the second is better than the last.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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QURBAN FAQs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What is MAA's 'Where More Needed' Qurban option? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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The ‘Where More Needed’ Qurban option ensures affordable Qurban distribution to vulnerable populations in Asia and Africa. Donations through this option are distributed to countries including Bangladesh, Indonesia, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Pakistan, Niger, Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and India.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Is your Qurban Fresh, Frozen or Canned? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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This year, all of our Qurban options are fresh – which means your Qurban is slaughtered, packaged, and delivered to beneficiaries immediately for them to enjoy on Eid!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

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What are livestock shares and how are they allocated for Qurban distribution? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t
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What are livestock shares and how are they allocated for Qurban distribution?
Livestock shares are designated units used for Qurban distribution.<\/p>