Prophetic Qurbani

Qurbani is a sacred act of worship that must be performed by able Muslims during Eid al-Adha. It’s a sacrifice of an animal that’s given to Allah (SWT) to show devotion to Him and remember the great sacrifice that the Prophet Ibrahim (AS) was willing to make. Ibrahim (AS) was prepared to sacrifice his son, Ismail (AS), to show his unwavering loyalty to Allah. Qurbani allows every believer to show this same level of devotion to their faith and earn immense reward. As well as its deep spiritual significance, the sacrifice helps those in desperate need around the world. Those facing unimaginable hardship and poverty receive the meat from the sacrifice to provide them with a nourishing meal to end their hunger and allow them to join in with the Eid celebrations.

This means that Qurbani is a huge part of Eid al-Adha and is highly encouraged for Muslims to do, as long as they are adults, are sane and meet or exceed the Nisab threshold. It’s a responsibility upon these believers and is so important that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) carried it out himself. In fact, he didn’t just offer one Qurbani on his behalf, but he also did another one on behalf of his ummah to help even more people in need. This began the tradition of the Prophetic Qurbani.

What is Prophetic Qurbani?

So, what is a Prophetic Qurbani? This is when a Muslim donates an extra Qurbani in honour of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to follow in his footsteps. He used to offer two sacrifices, rather than just one. This means that he gave his own Qurbani and then did another one on behalf of the ummah who couldn’t afford to do their own sacrifice. So, those who didn’t have the means to do the sacrifice got to benefit from the Prophet’s (PBUH) second Qurbani by giving them the rewards that everyone else gets for doing the sacrifice. Alongside this, doing two sacrifices meant that the Prophet fed even more hungry people through the meat.

The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) did this because, in His own words, “I am the son of two sacrificed people”. This was in reference to his own father, Abdullah, and being a descendant of Ismail (AS).

Prophetic Qurbani is a Sunnah, which is a tradition that’s passed down generations from the time of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It provides Muslims with a chance to maximise their impact and help more people in need by offering a second sacrifice on behalf of the ummah who cannot afford it. This allows them to show the same generosity as the Prophet (PBUH) and help twice as many hungry people with nourishing meals.

Can You Give Qurbani on Behalf of the Prophet?

Many Muslims wonder if you can give Qurbani on behalf of the Prophet. The act is about reflecting the practice of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and showing generosity by donating two Qurbani’s – one on their own behalf and one on behalf of the ummah. This practice remembers the generosity of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), which means that Qurbani can be done on his behalf. However, it’s not really seen as being done on behalf of the Prophet (PBUH), but it’s more about being done on behalf of the ummah, who cannot do their own Qurbani.

The Impact of a Prophetic Qurbani

A Prophetic Qurbani means that you can help ensure that as many people as possible are being fed over the days of Eid al-Adha. Not only this, but a Prophetic Qurbani donation is incredibly valuable in the eyes of Allah (SWT), meaning you may be able to reap additional rewards for doing this form of sacrifice. It’s essentially a gift that keeps on giving, touching the lives of many people who struggle to feed themselves and ending their suffering. Doing this sacrifice allows the poor to gain the same rewards as you, since it’s done on their behalf, and provides twice as much meat to feed twice as many people, giving so many the hope for a brighter future during Eid al-Adha.

Follow the Sunnah and give Qurbani in honour of the Prophet (PBUH) for just £25 to bring more joy to orphans and widows in impoverished communities this Eid al-Adha.

The Difference of Giving Qurbani on Behalf of the Prophet to Your Qurbani

Giving Qurbani on behalf of the Prophet is different to your own Qurbani because its purpose is to be done on behalf of those who cannot afford it. This means that it’s for the ummah and provides them with the rewards that the sacrifice offers, while your own sacrifice is on behalf of yourself and gives you the rewards. The process for both is the same, but Prophetic Qurbani is separate from your own sacrifice. Another key difference between the two is the intention behind the Qurbani. When this type of sacrifice is carried out, it must have the clear intention to be done on behalf of the ummah. Once the Prophetic Qurbani is complete, the meat is quickly distributed to those facing hunger and poverty to spread joy this Eid al-Adha and bring hope.

Feed twice as many with Prophetic Qurbani

With your Prophetic Qurbani, you will feed twice as many starving orphans and widows this Eid al-Adha. At Orphans in Need, we strive to feed the most deprived areas in the world to end their hunger, help them survive and allow them to join in with the Eid celebrations. Our team distributes your Prophetic Qurbani to more than 10 struggling countries worldwide, including Palestine and Jammu and Kashmir.

We promise to carry out your Qurbani and Prophetic Qurbani in line with Islamic regulations to make them count and provide you and the ummah with immense rewards. This means that our animals are healthy, cared for and prepared for Qurbani after the Eid prayer. Our team will deliver the fresh meat rapidly over the days of Eid and provide orphaned and widowed families with healthy, home-cooked meals that they never get to have.

Donate today to save their lives, bring hope for a happier and healthier future and allow them to enjoy the festivities with the rest of the ummah.