Online Qurbani: how does it really work?

Is delegating the sacrifice valid in Islam?

Yes, absolutely. Delegating the sacrifice (known as tawkil) is unanimously recognised as valid by the four classical schools of Islamic jurisprudence (Hanafi, Maliki, Shafi'i and Hanbali).

The Prophet ﷺ himself delegated sacrifices. Ali ibn Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him) was appointed to supervise the remaining sacrifices during the Farewell Pilgrimage.

The process in 4 simple steps

The conditions for compliance with the Sunnah

For a sacrifice to be valid, several conditions must be respected. At Qurbaniya, every point is carefully verified:

• The animal must have reached the required age (minimum 1 year for a sheep)
• The animal must be free from visible defects
• The sacrifice must be performed within the valid window (10 to 13 Dhul Hijjah)
• The slaughterer must pronounce the name of Allah (Bismillah, Allahu Akbar)
• The name of the person on whose behalf the sacrifice is offered must be said aloud
• The animal must be facing the Qibla
• The method must be swift and respectful of the animal

Why delegate rather than do it yourself?

In Europe, organising your own sacrifice is becoming increasingly complex: strict sanitary regulations, slaughterhouses overwhelmed during Eid, high costs (350–400€ on average), as well as the logistics of transport and meat storage.

Delegating your qurbani allows you to fulfil this religious obligation in a compliant manner, at a lower cost, while having a direct social impact: the meat is distributed to families in need.

The personalised video: your proof of sacrifice

This is what distinguishes a serious service from a questionable one. At Qurbaniya, every sacrifice is filmed individually. The video shows:

• Your name being mentioned before the sacrifice
• The sacrifice carried out according to the rules
• The meat being distributed to families

Frequently asked questions