Why You Shouldn't Miss Cow Qurbani This Year

As the year draws to an end, people all over Pakistan begin preparing for Qurbani, the annual Islamic tradition of sacrificing an animal to feed the poor and needy. While it may seem strange that so many Muslims give up their beloved animals in this way, there are plenty of benefits to cow Qurbani that make it worth doing each year! Read on to learn more about the important practice of cow Qurbani and why you shouldn’t miss out on it this year!

The Popularity of Qurbani

For centuries, Muslims have practiced Qurbani. While slaughtering cattle for sacrifice was a tradition before Islam, Qurbani today is less about animal sacrifice and more about donating the meat to those in need. In fact, according to tradition, Prophet Muhammad banned animal sacrifices as religious rituals; instead of sacrificing an animal as a symbol of praise to God, he told his followers to simply donate money for charity. But let's be honest: Don't you miss eating kababs and roasting meats? (The answer is yes.) With that said, here are a few reasons why you shouldn't skip out on cow Qurbani just yet. 1. Cow Qurbani Provides an Opportunity to Contribute to Society...Especially Those in Need

According to one hadith (or saying attributed to Prophet Muhammad), Anyone who hosts three guests and provides them with food will enter Paradise. If helping your fellow humans get into heaven isn't enough incentive, consider how cow Qurbani can contribute to society. According to Mercy Corps, many low-income families struggle with hunger throughout Ramadan. By donating meat from your cow Qurbani, you can help feed people who may not otherwise get enough food during Ramadan. There are plenty of organizations that accept donations during Ramadan, including Islamic Relief USA. The organization accepts both monetary donations and packaged foods like canned tuna or canned chicken breast —just check their website for specific donation guidelines.

Reasons to Perform Qurbani

Muslims all over Pakistan look forward to Zil-Hajj every year because it provides them with an opportunity to fulfill their religious obligations. Apart from spending time with loved ones, helping less fortunate fellow beings, and doing other good deeds in fulfillment of Hajj, there is another important reason why you should perform cow Qurbani in Pakistan. The sacrifice is not just limited to cows but also includes camels, sheep, and goats. However, cow Qurbani holds a special place for many people as it reminds them of Prophet Ibrahim's (PBUH) devotion towards Allah. Here are some reasons why you should consider performing cow Qurbani: According to Islamic beliefs, performing cow Qurbani can help strengthen your faith and bring you closer to Allah. In addition, cows are highly revered in Islam which makes sacrificing one for Allah even more significant.

Time For Qurbani Is Near

The holy month of Ramzan is nearing its end. As Muslims, we fast throughout these days as a means to attain proximity with Allah Almighty and draw nearer to Him through our worship. Although, every year during Ramzan, there’s an event that comes up on Eid-ul-Adha which is most commonly known as cow Qurbani; for which many Muslims buy cows for slaughter in dedication and supplication to Allah Almighty. However, recently I came across some news regarding cow Qurbani being banned in India.

The reasons given by Muslim scholars were not convincing enough for me to stop my practice of cow Qurbani but it did make me think about it seriously because I was planning to do it too at least once before Eid-ul-Adha arrives. So I decided to do some research and find out if cow Qurbani is banned or not? It was then that I found out that cow Qurbani has been banned only in three states out of 28 states within India and nowhere else!

How To Perform the Ritual Correctly

For Muslims, ritual slaughter is an important part of Eid al-Adha celebrations. However, it can be difficult to tell if you are doing it correctly. There are a few practices that could make it easier for you to perform cow Qurbani correctly. First and foremost, always prepare ahead of time. If possible, ask someone who has performed cow Qurbani before to help you. If not, there are plenty of resources online that will walk you through each step. It’s also important to keep in mind that performing cow Qurbani is not just about following a setlist of instructions—it’s about remembering what sacrifice means and honoring your relationship with God. To do so, try thinking about why you’re performing cow Qurbani in the first place. Are you giving up something because someone else needs it more? Are you giving up something because it doesn’t mean as much to you as other things? Or maybe even because it reminds you how good God has been?