Qurbani: Virtues and Rulings

Qurbani, the ritual sacrifice performed during Eid al-Adha, is one of the most visible and beloved acts of worship in Islam, commemorating the supreme sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim (عليه السلام).

Yet despite its familiarity, many Muslims are unaware of the detailed rulings that govern who must perform it, which animals are permissible, how the sacrifice should be carried out, and how the meat should be distributed.

This course offers a complete, evidence-based guide to the Fiqh of Qurbani, ensuring that this great act of worship is performed correctly and in full accordance with the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ.

What You Will Learn

1. Understand the Qur’anic and Prophetic basis for Qurbani and its immense reward.
2. Learn who Qurbani is obligatory or highly recommended upon.
3. Know the conditions for animals — type, age, and physical requirements.
4. Understand the rulings of shared Qurbani (seven shares in one animal).
5. Learn the correct time, method, and etiquettes of performing the sacrifice.
6. Know how to distribute the meat — for oneself, family, and the poor.
7. Understand the ruling on Qurbani on behalf of the deceased.

Who Is This For

1. Muslims who want to ensure their Qurbani is performed correctly.
2. Anyone with questions about the rules of Eid al-Adha sacrifice.
3. Students of Islamic Fiqh studying acts of worship.
4. Community leaders and mosque committees organizing collective Qurbani.
5. Muslims living as minorities in non-Muslim countries seeking practical guidance.

Curriculum

Section 1: The Virtue and History of Qurbani

Lesson 1: The Story of Ibrahim and the Origin of Qurbani

Lesson 2: The Virtue and Reward of Qurbani in the Sunnah

Lesson 3: Is Qurbani Obligatory or Sunnah? — Scholarly Positions

Section 2: Conditions and Rules of Qurbani

Lesson 4: Who Must Perform Qurbani?

Lesson 5: Permissible Animals and Their Age Requirements

Lesson 6: Physical Conditions — What Makes an Animal Unacceptable

Lesson 7: Shared Qurbani — Rules of the Seven-Share Animal

Section 3: Performing the Sacrifice

Lesson 8: The Time of Qurbani — When It Begins and Ends

Lesson 9: The Method and Etiquettes of Performing the Sacrifice

Lesson 10: Supplications and Dhikr During Qurbani

Section 4: Distribution and Contemporary Issues

Lesson 11: How to Distribute the Meat — Three Equal Portions

Lesson 12: Selling the Meat or Skin — Is It Permissible?

Lesson 13: Qurbani on Behalf of the Deceased

Lesson 14: Qurbani Abroad and Through Organizations

Final Quiz: Qurbani Rulings Assessment

Instructor

Name: Mufti Ahteramul Haque

Mufti Ahteramul Haque is a current student at Al-Azhar University, Cairo, with 3 years of teaching experience and 3,000+ completed sessions. He brings rigorous scholarly grounding and practical clarity to every subject he teaches, making complex Islamic rulings accessible and relevant to everyday life.

Academic Qualifications

1. Takmil Fil Hadith — Jamia Rahmania Arabia, Dhaka (2021)
2. Diploma in Fiqh — Jamia Muhammadia Arabia, Banani, Dhaka (2023)
3. HSC Equivalent — Al-Azhar Higher Secondary School, Cairo (2025)

Specialization: Hanafi Fiqh · Comparative Fiqh · Fatwa Studies

Languages: English · Bengali · Arabic · Urdu

Rating: ⭐ 4.9/5.0 | Sessions Completed: 3,000+

Course Details

1. Duration: 7 hours
2. Per Video: 30 minutes
3. Lessons: 14
4. Language: Bengali
5. Assessments: Yes
6. Access: Lifetime
7. Quiz: Yes
8. Certificate: Yes

Course Fee: $20 (one-time)