Last updated: 2027
Sadaqah is charity given to help the poor, and one way of giving it is to donate an animal, such as a goat, as Sadaqah Qurbani. This article explains what Sadaqah Qurbani is from an Islamic point of view, whether it is permitted in Shariah, and how to book it through Qurbani Easy as part of your Online Sadqah in India giving.
Sadaqah and Qurbani According to Islamic Teachings
Sadaqah is a voluntary charitable donation given to help those in need, and it can be given at any time during the year. It helps a person seek the blessing of Allah (SWT) while supporting brothers and sisters who are in genuine need. This kind of charity is strongly encouraged in the Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Allah says in the Quran:
“The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed [of grain] which grows seven spikes; in each spike is a hundred grains. And Allah multiplies [His reward] for whom He wills. And Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing.” (Qur’an 2:261, Sahih International translation)
Qurbani, by contrast, is the sacrifice of an animal, customarily performed on Eid ul Adha, commemorating Prophet Ibrahim’s (AS) willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail (AS) in obedience to Allah. Qurbani during Eid ul Adha is an obligation on those who can afford it in the Hanafi school, and a strongly confirmed Sunnah in the Maliki, Shafi’i and Hanbali schools. Sadaqah Qurbani, however, can be performed at any time throughout the year to seek Allah’s pleasure.
When you offer Sadaqah Qurbani, the meat helps put food on the table for underprivileged families. In this one act you meet a charitable need and earn reward from Allah (SWT).
Sadaqah Qurbani combines charity with the sacrifice of an animal. Its basis is the Qur’an’s repeated encouragement of spending in charity, as in the verse quoted above; when that charity takes the form of Qurbani, the meat also reaches those in need.
Is It Possible to Perform Sadaqah Qurbani with a Goat?
The animal you choose for Sadaqah Qurbani depends on what you can afford — Islam permits a goat, a sheep, or a share in a larger animal. The requirements are the same as for regular Qurbani:
The animal must be free from illness or visible defects.
It must have reached the required age — at least one year for a goat or sheep.
The slaughter must be performed correctly according to Islamic guidelines, including reciting Bismillah and Allahu Akbar before the sacrifice.
Many people choose a goat for Sadaqah Qurbani because it is easier to arrange and more affordable, which makes it practical for those who wish to give Sadaqah Qurbani more than once a year.
How to Book Sadaqah Qurbani with Qurbani Easy
Qurbani Easy offers a simple way to book Qurbani and Sadaqah Qurbani online. It is built for Muslims who want to fulfil this act of worship without the usual work of arranging the animal, the slaughter, and payment themselves. Booking takes just a few steps: visit the website, select Sadaqah Qurbani, choose your animal, and complete your payment securely — Qurbani Easy handles the rest, including confirmation and proof of the sacrifice.
Sources
Qur’an 2:261 is quoted per the Sahih International translation (verified against corpus.quran.com). The classification of Qurbani as wajib in the Hanafi school and as sunnah mu’akkadah in the Maliki, Shafi’i and Hanbali schools follows IslamQA (Hanafi section) and IslamQA citing the Standing Committee for Issuing Fatwas. The animal age and defect criteria follow the hadith of al-Bara’ ibn Azib (Sunan Abu Dawud 2802, sahih). The previously cited “believer’s shade” hadith was removed because its stated reference (Jami’ at-Tirmidhi 604) is incorrect.
Conclusion
Sadaqah Qurbani lets you combine charity and sacrifice in a single act of worship that is not tied to Eid alone. Done sincerely, and carried out according to Shariah, it is a valid and rewarding way to help families in need throughout the year. If you are weighing how to give, compare online and traditional Sadaqah Qurbani.