Q. Last year we had a situation that we think we cut the animal in the wrong way or did not feel we cut what needed to be cut. What happened was [unique story edited for sake of brevity]… . … Continue reading →

Q. What is the ideal way to distribute the qurbani meat? A. The ideal distribution of qurbani meat would be as follows: one third for personal consumption, one third for relatives and friends, one third for the poor. One need … Continue reading →

Q What is the appropriate way of disposing the skin, and those things that are used for the animal, i.e. ropes, etc? A. The animal sacrifice (qurban) is part of a sacred duty. Everything linked to it is also given … Continue reading →

Q. Best time to perform Qurbani is? Can it done after Fajr for those of us going to work? What if the eid is on the wrong day, than can we slaughter on the correct day, and at what time? … Continue reading →

Q. My husband is unemployed. I am employed and make close to $85000 a year.  I am a woman. In sharia, I depend on him because in sharia a man is head of the household. Not fault of his, he … Continue reading →

Q. Is every Muslim required to do qurbani? Or is it  voluntary? A. Every mature person who owns 613.35 grams worth of silver or its equivalence in value–be it in the form of gold, silver, money, halal assets within the … Continue reading →

Q. Aqeeqa. 2 or 1 animal? A. Boy 2, girl 1. Allah certainly knows best.

Q. Can I do a qurbani for my gf? A. Girlfriends (GF) and boyfriends (BF) are not allowed in Islam. To slaughter for girlfriends and boyfriends would be a mockery of a sacred action. If by girlfriend you meant a wife … Continue reading →

Q. What would be the best way to divide meat slaughtered for qurbani? Last year we had some major problems. Some ladies were fighting for the shoulders, leg pieces. A. If all shareholders want the same portion, then that portion … Continue reading →