How To Pay Qurbani Online

Qurbani is a noble act of worship for Muslims, emphasised in the Quran and the hadiths. It is the sacrifice of a valuable animal to Allah (SWT), as a sign of complete submission and obedience to God, giving up something significant in an act of pure intention. This ancient tradition of the Muslim faith continues today, brought right up to date with Qurbani donation online. When they give Qurbani online, Muslims all over the world can easily and effectively help those most in need.

Why Do We Give Qurbani?

Qurbani commemorates the story of the Prophet Ibrahim (AS), who was commanded by Allah (SWT) to sacrifice his son Ismail (AS). Neither Ibrahim nor Ismail hesitated to obey God’s will. Although both shed tears as they prepared for the deed, they were ready to carry it out. As Ibrahim (AS) brought his knife to his son’s throat, Allah (SWT) declared that Ibrahim had passed his test of faith and the command had been fulfilled by his genuine intent rather than the act itself. Allah (SWT) provided a great white ram at Ibrahim’s side, which he sacrificed in place of Ismail (AS) and in thanks and gratitude to Allah (SWT).

Today, Muslims still keep this tradition and sacrifice an animal during the days of Eid al-Fitr (the ‘Festival of Sacrifice). For some Muslims this is an obligation each year, and for others it is a highly recommended and esteemed tradition. When the animal is sacrificed in keeping with the Islamic ways, its meat is divided into three – one third goes to the person who owned the animal and made the sacrifice, one third goes to their family and the final third goes to the poor and needy.

Giving Qurbani in 2025

Today, this last aspect of Qurbani has become much more significant and Qurbani sacrifices are increasingly seen as a means of providing meat to those who would otherwise go without adequate food at Eid al-Fitr. For many Muslims in areas affected worst by famine, war and poverty, the Qurbani package they receive from donations is the only meat they have all year. Million of people, including orphans and widows, live in poverty and endure food insecurity. Through Qurbani offerings, organisations like Orphans in Need

This aspect of Qurbani is especially relevant to Muslims in urban areas and developed countries. They do not own their own livestock and cannot easily buy their own. In many countries (including the UK) only trained and approved people and organisations can slaughter animals, so it is neither practical or possible for every Muslim to offer a personal sacrifice in the manner of their ancestors who lived a pastoral or tribal lifestyle.

So they donate the price of their Qurbani sacrifice to a charity who will purchase the animal, sacrifice it and distribute the meat on their behalf. The financial donation becomes their sacrifice while fulfilling both the religious requirements and the charitable act.

Distributing Qurbani in 2025

Obviously, it is impractical for those donating Qurbani to receive their or their family’s meat portions in return, so it is accepted that, by donating the cost to the charity, these portions are also being given up for distribution to those in need. As well as being more practical, it maximises the number of people who can benefit from the sacrifice – a single large animal like a cow can provide 200 packages of meat.

In the story of Ibrahim (AS), the sacrifice that is the model for Qurbani was a ram, so the expected size and value of a Qurban animal is a sheep, lamb or goat. Cows and camels can also be sacrificed, but the whole animal is deemed to be enough for seven people’s Qurbani. So a family may jointly buy a large animal for their Qurbani. An individual may buy a portion (or however many they wish) in a large animal.

Online Qurbani

Modern technology and communications makes donating Qurbani to those who need it the most. Now it’s possible to give Qurbani online. With a few clicks, donors can choose their donation (to buy a small animal, a share in a large animal or a full large animal) and where in the world the animal will be purchased and the meat distributed.

Where to Give Qurbani?

In places where animals are readily available, this will reduce the cost of each portion. Where supplies are scarce, the prices will be higher but so often will be the need of the local population. This means that Qurbani is available at a range of prices, and donors can choose where their donation goes.

It may be that they can only afford the lower prices, or they may want to ensure that they give Qurbani online that it goes to those who need it the most. Or it may be that they want to give their Qurbani in a place that has special meaning to them, such as family connections. Online Qurbani donations make these choices clear and simple.

Online Qurbani 2025 with Orphans in Need

At Orphans in Need, we make it easy to give Qurbani online in a way that sincerely reflects the importance of the occasion and the act and also ensures that your donation will go to bring joy, hope and food to those who desperately need it.

Our online Qurbani system means that you can see at a glance what the costs are for each type of donation – large animal, large animal share, small animal – and how this changes depending on where your donation is going. We also have a ‘Most Needed’ option, which will see donations spent on acquiring animals and distributing meat wherever there is the most dire need at the time.

Prices for Qurbani 2025 with Orphans in Need start from £25, meaning that even those who have to be careful with what they give away can make a truly meaningful donation that will be of great significance. A Qurbani donation online with us means that Muslims all over the world can send meat to vulnerable orphans and widows in places such as India, Mali, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Somaliland.

We also have an easy and simple way to donate Prophetic Qurbani – an extra portion that follows the sunnah (traditional practice) of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who made a second sacrifice on behalf of those who could not do so themselves.

Give Qurbani Online

Orphans in Need will use your Qurbani donations to carefully select suitable Qurban animals and carry out the sacrifice on your behalf. The sacrifice will be done on the days of Eid and the fresh meat will be delivered to orphan and widowed families as soon as possible. This means that they will be able to enjoy the blessings of Eid and take part in this special festival. Donate onlineQurbani 2025 today!

Orphans in Need wishes you a blessed Eid al-Adha and an accepted sacrifice.