Qurbani Rules: A Hanafi Guide
Who must give it, the three days, the animals and their ages, shares, defects, and what to do with the meat and skin.
Updated 25 October 2026
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About 5 minutes to readtime it takesQurbani is wajib in the Hanafi school for every adult, sane Muslim who is not travelling and owns the nisab on the days of Eid al-Adha. This two-page guide sets out who must give it, the three days, which animals are allowed and their minimum ages, how many people can share a cow, buffalo or camel, the defects that make an animal invalid, the sunnahs before and during the slaughter with the du'a in Arabic, and how to divide the meat and handle the skin.
Step by step
- 1Check whether qurbani is wajib on you
- 2Choose a healthy animal of the right age
- 3Leave hair and nails from 1 Dhul-Hijjah
- 4Slaughter after the Eid Salah, saying Bismillahi wallahu akbar
- 5Divide the meat in three
How to use it
Read it before Dhul-Hijjah begins, when you buy the animal or book a share, and keep page 2 for the day itself.
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Frequently asked questions
On whom is qurbani wajib?
In the Hanafi school, on every adult, sane Muslim who is not travelling and owns the nisab beyond basic needs on the days of qurbani. A full year of ownership is not needed.
How many people can share one cow?
Up to seven, and every share must be for qurbani or 'aqiqah.
What is the minimum age of a goat for qurbani?
One full year. A healthy sheep of six months that looks a year old is also allowed.
Can the butcher be paid with meat or skin?
No. Pay him separately.
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