QURBAN PROCESS FAQ
When will the Qurban be fulfilled?
Qurban will be fulfilled on the days of Tasyriq: the 10th , 11th, 12th and 13th day of Dzulhijjah.
HD Supply aims to achieve slaughtering of all animals in the programme within a universally acceptable time-frame of three days of Eidul- Adha whilst permitting extension into the fourth day (13th Dzul Hijjah) considering ground realities, local practice and operational capacity. In order to achieve the broadest level of acceptability, HD Supply strives to achieve all Qurban by the 12th Dzul Hijjah and thus avoid any dispute regarding validity. However, due to both the numbers of Qurban received in some of the most popular field offices and the local acceptability for Qurban to be performed up to 13th Dzul Hijjah, HD Supply permits Qurban up to 13th Dzul Hijjah with the caveat that this is acceptable as Qurban in the locality of implementation.
Sohibul Qurban who are practising the sunnah (not cutting hair and trimming of naills) are advised to be on the safe side and end your practise on 13th Dzulhijjah to avoid any doubts on achieving acceptability.
What is the difference between Most Urgent & Most Needed Qurban?
They both cater to different needs of the country.
Most Urgent would cater to the issue of lack in basic food supply while Most Needed would cater to rebuilding their structures and economy through Qurban
What are your organisation’s accountability and transparency measures?
Each participant will receive E-Fulfilment Qurban Report 1 month after Eidul Adha. The report will consist of an overall ground summary, selected media documentation and overview of the whole Qurban process to give an understanding of the scope, scale and context of the Qurban operation.
With the number of orders across 15 countries increasing yearly and needing to be slaughtered and distributed within the few days of tashreeq, personalized photos cannot be applied due to time and operational limitations, in line with international slaughterhouse worldwide standards.
As we are a faith based entity, our primary accountability is to Allah, the Almighty.
We are accountable for our actions to our supporters, beneficiaries and the public at large within the prescribed rules, procedures and processes. We adhere to an accountability framework and seek to provide justice for all, promotion and awareness of the rights of people and treating them with the respect they deserve regardless of their faith or ethnic background, and accountability both for our own actions and those of our partners.
We adhere to the accountability measures outlined by industry standards. This means we ensure transparency through effective communication and are accountable to our beneficiaries and supporters.
We provide a secure channel for Qurban contributions and their effective utilization through collaboration with reputable non-profit organizations. Giving through our organization will help keep us growing as a trusted window to humanity worldwide.
How are you getting funds and Qurban aid to the areas in crisis?
Aid and supplies are still getting in through, although it is challenging. We create awareness, run campaigns and provide platforms for donors to channel their Qurban contributions. Qurban that comes to us will be distributed to our various humanitarian partners because of their credible background, extensive network of field offices in those affected areas and their vast experience in humanitarian works.
We will be transferring the financial aid for Qurban to our humanitarian partners who are currently active on the ground. Our partners on the ground will then convert it to Qurban livestocks, which can be quite costly in an unstable economic climate. Bank transfers are still happening although there may be some delays in accessing funds.
By working with international relief agencies, through years of being on the ground, they have established networks and developed ways for Qurban aids to be delivered to the intended recipients. How they circumvent difficult situations depends on their intimate knowledge of the local ways, contacts and customs to circumvent these difficult situations to ensure aid is received.
These few years working with them and having witnessed how they work in some areas and in the most difficult situations, we believed that they are very committed in their job and have a very high level of passion for humanitarian work. Through this collaboration, we develop deep trust that benefits everyone. It is not easy but with your support, everything will be well, insyaAllah.
How many kg is a portion (1/3) of an Australia Sheep?
Usually, we will get 16-18kg in total for a whole (3/3) sheep. So a portion (1/3) of it will be approximately 5.5 - 6kg, which will be packed in 2kg each. The meat will be sent in cooler bags.
Where will the rest of the meat from Australia be sent if I only take a portion (1/3 or 2/3) ?
It will be distributed to the poor and needy living in Singapore.
QURBAN FIQH FAQ
What is the ruling on doing a sacrifice for the deceased? Can this be done? Example, doing the sacrifice for the Prophet.
If the deceased left a will to perform qurban on their behalf, do it as part of the will. If no will was made then the qurban is considered as a gift of rewards for the deceased made by the purchaser of the animal. Wallahu a’lam
What is the difference between sadaqah & qurban?
Qurban is a form of worship performed in the month of Dhul Hijjah by someone who has the means, and it must follow its required conditions. It is also recommended (sunnah) to observe the proper etiquettes of qurban, such as not removing body hair and not cutting one’s nails. Each qurban offering is done with 1 share = 1 name.
Example: 1 goat = 1 name.
Charity (sedekah), on the other hand, can be performed at any time and does not have specific conditions. It is considered charity if one share is given under more than one name.
Example: 1 goat = 2 or more names.
I would like to make the sacrifice. Which is a better choice? Camel, cow or sheep or parts of any of the animals mentioned?
It is highly encouraged to sacrifice with a goat than to share 7 people in a camel or a cow.
Following that, it is encouraged to sacrifice with 7 goats rather than a camel or cow because more blood flows.
It is sunnah to sacrifice an animal that is fat and sound in its health and senses. It is even better to sacrifice one fat animal instead of two skinny ones. And more meat is better than fat, unless the meat is not good.
In short, it is highly encouraged to sacrifice a camel, if not a cow, if not a lamb, and at least a goat. If none of the above is possible, 1/7 of a camel or cow. Allah knows best.
If I have done sacrifice (qurban) last year, can I do it again this year and in the years to come?
The ruling for qurban is sunnah muakkadah. It is sunnah for those who can afford it. And if you can afford to do it every year, hence you are welcome to do so, no ruling against it. Allah knows best.
Can I perform the sacrifice above my child’s name that has yet to hit puberty or be able to differentiate the wrong from right (mumayyiz)?
It is a must for the father (or guardian) to do the sacrifice (qurban) with his own wealth for his child that is still young and alive, without the said child’s permission.
The sacrifice should not be done with the wealth of the young child. Allah knows best.
Can one represent another to perform sacrifice for his/her counterpart?
The ruling for slaughtering the sacrificial animal is sunnah done by the person who wants to perform the sacrifice. However, those who are unable to carry it out themselves are more encouraged to delegate to others to slaughter their qurban animal on their behalf.
It is our responsibility to do it to the best of our abilities, and to distribute it to where people need it most.
What are the Qurban Sunnah practices?
- Do not cut hair
Avoid cutting or removing hair from the head, beard, or body. - Do not cut nails
Refrain from trimming fingernails and toenails.
When can we start the Qurban Sunnah practices?
The Sunnah practices for Qurban begin when the month of Dhul Hijjah starts, specifically from the night of 1st Dhul Hijjah, once the new moon is sighted.
If a person intends to perform Qurban, it is recommended that from this time until the animal is slaughtered, they observe the Sunnah practices.
This is based on a hadith of Prophet Muhammad reported in Sahih Muslim, where he advised those intending to offer Qurban not to cut their hair or nails after the start of Dhul Hijjah until the sacrifice is done.
What If I can’t refrain from doing what is prohibited of me while performing the qurban, is it a sin? How do I go about and the duration that I have to abstain from what is prohibited?
It is sunnah for people who want to perform the sacrifice (including those who intend to sacrifice before the month of Dzulhijjah), not to remove the hairs on their body and not to cut the nails. (This includes not cutting nor shaving hair, facial hair, hair at the underarms, hair at the private parts, and all the others.) The period that they shouldn’t do so is when it enters the first ten days of the month of Dzulhijjah until he/she performs the qurban. In the event the person who performs the sacrifice does so, the ruling is that it is makruh, not haram.
Henceforth, it is permissible to cut hair and nails if it interferes with making proper ablution and other obligations.
The wisdom is that Allah frees, from every fibre of the slaughtered animal to the slaughterer, so then the slaughterer should be in complete condition so that more fibres can be free from hellfire.
Allah knows best.