2023 QURBAN

Each year, International Islamic Youth League IIYL runs a qurbani programme, delivering food parcels to vulnerable people in Africa. For many, it may be the only time they eat meat in the entire year.

Qurbani Means sacrifice. Every year during the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah, Muslims around the world slaughter an animal – a goat, sheep, cow or camel – to reflect the Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail, for the sake of God.

In 2022, Qurbani distributions will aim to reach more people than ever before. After the animal has been sacrificed, its meat is then distributed to those most in need. You can also find out more about how International Islamic Youth League IIYL distributes Qurbani meat in the frequently asked questions below.

Giving Qurbani is obligatory for every Muslim who is financially able to do so. There are also Qurbani rules which dictate which animals can be sacrificed, the quality of the life it has led, its health status and guidelines on how the sacrifice must be carried out.

Reap the rewards of the 10 best days. Give your Qurbani today.

Throughout our lives, each and every one of us makes sacrifices to help our friends, family and neighbors. By sacrificing what we have to help those in need, we offer crucial solidarity and hope. Right now, a staggering 1 in 9 people in Africa are battling chronic hunger. However, there is hope: by giving Qurbani, you can feed a family in need this Eid.

The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are the most sacred days of the year, loved by Allah (SWT). Therefore, by giving to International Islamic Youth League IIYL, you can reap the rewards of this blessed month. As Allah tells us in the Holy Qur’an:

Qurbani to over Four Hundred and Sixty three Thousands Five Hundred people

Last year alone, your donations enabled us to provide quality meat to over 463,500 vulnerable people in countries such as Sierra Leone, Ghana, Mali, Senegal, the Gambia, Liberia, Togo, Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic CAR, Uganda and Chad. Alhamdulillah, your donations provided a critical source of protein to vulnerable families and individuals across the globe.

Here at International Islamic Youth League IIYL, we ensure that only the best quality meat is used – all sacrificed according to Prophetic tradition. We don’t compromise on quality and we deal with local suppliers to help local economies flourish.

So as we remember the struggle and dedication of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) to sacrifice for the sake of Allah, make your sacrifice with International Islamic Youth League IIYL and support a family in need.

Who is eligible for Qurbani?

International Islamic Youth League IIYL has a set criteria and scoring systems in place to determine Qurbani recipients. The scoring system is based on the following criteria:

• Families who live on less than the minimum income for that particular country
•  Female-headed households
• Families with disabled and/or elderly persons
• Children under five years old
• Pregnant women
• Breastfeeding mothers
• Families with little or no access to the market

A thorough assessment is therefore carried out by our teams to objectively identify the weighting and priority of each of the above criteria. These are then applied when selecting recipient families to ensure we reach the most vulnerable without bias.

Who has to give Qurbani?

According to most Muslims, Qurbani is highly recommended and according to the Hanafi madhab, it is obligatory upon every sane adult Muslim male/female that has wealth in excess to his/her needs. Therefore, normally those who are eligible to pay Zakat are obliged to give Qurbani.

When is Qurbani 2023 performed?

Qurbani in June 28th will be performed after the Eid Salah in each field office. The slaughter will take place from after the Eid prayer on Eid al-Adha (10th Dhul Hijjah) and ends up to sunset of the 13th Dhul Hijjah. There is a difference of opinion amongst the scholars as to whether Qurbani can be done over three or four days. To respect this difference of opinion, International Islamic Youth League IIYL strives to perform Qurbani in three days. However, we only extend into the fourth day in localities where this is religiously accepted by the local Muslim population. And if there is an operational need for this extra day.

If you give a Qurbani on any of these days, the Qurbani will still be carried out in time, as International Islamic Youth League IIYL has already purchased the animals to be slaughtered beforehand.

When is Qurbani Eid 2023?

Eid al-Adha is sometimes referred to as Qurbani Eid, and follows the completion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. Depending on the country, the celebrations of Eid al-Adha (10th Dhul Hijjah) can last anywhere between two and four days. The Qurbani (sacrifice) is carried out following the Eid prayers, which are performed in congregation.

How much is Qurbani? How are your prices defined?

High Quality – Since Qurbani is an act of worship that is the most beloved to Allah (SWT) during the days of Tashreek, it is important that one offers the best possible offering. Therefore International Islamic Youth League IIYL adopts high quality standards when it comes to selecting the sacrificial animals. Standards cover health, weight (meat yielded) and age.

High Standards – We would also like our brothers and sisters around the world to receive the best quality meat because the believer is asked to love for his brother/sister that which he/she loves for him/her. These high standards therefore come at a higher cost which in turn further supports economic development of our Qurbani farmers.

Transporting Qurbani to hard-to-reach areas – International Islamic Youth League IIYL always tries to reach the most vulnerable people in the most remote areas where the communities are hard to reach. However, transporting meat to hard-to-reach rural areas incurs higher transportation costs which in turn affect the Qurbani price. Conflict or disasters can make distribution more difficult and can add to the cost.

How much Qurbani should I give? Can I give More than one Qurbani?

You may wish to undertake one Qurbani in Africa with International Islamic Youth League IIYL and one abroad as an example and this is permissible. The Prophet (peace be upon him) himself carried out multiple Qurbani for himself and the Ummah.

Qurbani to over three million people

Last year alone, your donations enabled us to provide quality meat to over 3.4 million vulnerable people around the world in countries such as Sierra Leone, Ghana, Mali, Senegal, the Gambia, Liberia, Togo, Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic CAR, Uganda and Chad.

Alhamdulillah, your donations provided a critical source of protein to vulnerable families and individuals across the globe.

Here at International Islamic Youth League IIYL, we ensure that only the best quality meat is used – all sacrificed according to Prophetic tradition. We therefore don’t compromise on quality and we deal with local suppliers to help local economies flourish.

So as we remember the struggle and dedication of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) to sacrifice for the sake of Allah, make your sacrifice with International Islamic Youth League IIYL and support a family in need.

Qurbani 2023 – Reap the rewards of the 10 best days.