Qurbani

Story of Sacrifice

Qurbani is an animal sacrifice in recognition of the Prophet Ibrahim’s (AS) own willingness to sacrifice his son for the Will of Allah (SWT). At the last moment, Allah (SWT) replaced Ibrahim’s (AS) son with a ram, saving his life and rewarding Ibrahim’s (AS) devotion. That is why Muslims give Qurbani, and in doing so, distribute the meat to the most needy.

‘And when he (Ismail) was old enough to walk with him (Ibrahim (as)), he said: “O my son! I have seen in a vision that I offer thee in sacrifice: Now see what is thy view!”

‘He said: “O my father! Do that which you are Commanded, Insha’Allah (if Allah wills), you shall find me of as-Sabirin (the patient ones).”

‘Then, when they had both submitted themselves (to the Will of Allah), he had laid him prostrate on his forehead (or on the side of his forehead for slaughtering); and We called out to him: “O Ibrahim! You have fulfilled the vision!’

‘Verily, Thus, do We reward the Muhsinun (good-doers). Verily, that indeed was a manifest trial. And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice (a ram). And We left for him (a goodly remembrance) among generations (to come) in later times.

“Salam (peace) be upon Ibrahim’. Thus indeed We reward the Muhsinin.”‘ Quran: Surah Al Saffat 37:102-105

‘It is not their meat nor their blood, that reaches Allah: it is your piety that reaches Him: He has thus made them subject to you, that ye may glorify Allah for His Guidance to you and proclaim the good news to all who do right.’ Quran: Surah Al-Hajj 22:37

Why thousands trust Ehsaas to give their Qurbani?

The Animals
We source healthy animals locally in the area (if appropriate) where the Qurbani will be distributed. This helps local farmers and their communities.

The Sacrifice
The animals are slaughtered directly after Eid prayers by local Imams who pronounce the names of the donors (if requested) before they begin.

The Packaging
Ehsaas employs local people to cut the meat in allocated warehouses, which is then packed in crates and delivered to distribution areas – there, the meat is bagged in 2kg portions ready for distribution.

The Distribution
Local communities are selected where people hardly eat meat during the year and priority is given to local widows, orphans and low-income families.

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