Performing Qurbani on behalf of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is a practice that many Muslims ask about. Is it allowed? Does the Prophet (PBUH) need our Qurbani? This article explains the Islamic ruling and the proper way to include the Prophet (PBUH) in your Qurbani intentions. For the general eligibility, timing, and animal rules behind every Qurbani, see our step-by-step guide.
Is Qurbani for the Prophet (PBUH) Allowed?
Some Muslims also include the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in their Qurbani intention. This guide does not give a ruling on that; if you want to do this, please ask a qualified scholar.
Imam Ahmad and other early scholars performed Qurbani with the intention of including the Prophet (PBUH). Contemporary scholars also affirm this practice as long as it is done with the correct understanding – that the Prophet (PBUH) does not need our Qurbani, but we do it to express our love and to seek blessings through him.
How to Include the Prophet (PBUH) in Your Qurbani
The proper way is to perform your own Qurbani (or your familys Qurbani) and include the Prophet (PBUH) in the same intention. For example, when booking through Qurbani Easy, you can specify: “This Qurbani is for myself, my family, and the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).” This combines the intentions in a single Qurbani, which scholars consider valid.
You do not need a separate animal for the Prophet (PBUH). Including him in your existing Qurbani intention is sufficient and carries great reward. The key is sincerity of intention and love for the Prophet (PBUH).
The Ruling of Scholars
Most scholars from the Hanafi, Shafi’i, and Hanbali schools permit including the Prophet (PBUH) in one’s Qurbani intention. They base this on the general permissibility of dedicating acts of worship to others and the specific hadith where the Prophet (PBUH) included his ummah in his own Qurbani. The practice is considered mustahab (recommended) by many scholars.
Some scholars of the Maliki school have a different view, advising against specifying the Prophet (PBUH) separately. If you follow the Maliki school, you may wish to consult your local scholar for guidance. For Hanafi Muslims – the majority in India – this practice is fully accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a separate Qurbani for the Prophet (PBUH)? No. You can include the Prophet (PBUH) in the intention of your existing Qurbani. A separate animal is not required.
Does the Prophet (PBUH) receive reward from my Qurbani? Scholars differ on this. What is agreed is that the act itself is a way of expressing love for the Prophet (PBUH) and seeking blessings. The exact mechanism of reward is known to Allah.
Can I include the Prophet (PBUH) in my Qurbani every year? Yes. Many Muslims make it a regular practice to include the Prophet (PBUH) in their annual Qurbani intention as a consistent act of devotion and love.
How do I specify this when booking online? During the Qurbani Easy booking process, enter the name and intention field as: “For myself and for the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).” Our team will include this in the niyyah recited at the time of slaughter.
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