Islamic Relief has over 17 years of experience in implementing the Qurbani project. Muslims donate the cost of a sheep or cow to be sacrificed on their behalf by Islamic Relief, and the meat is then distributed to the needy in poorer countries. For many poor people the Qurbani meat is the only meat they will have eaten that year.

Islamic Relief started this project in 1986, with 670 sheep offered for Qurbani. Last year 39,000 Qurbanis (sheep and cows) were distributed in 16 countries benefiting over 1 million people.

Your participation in the Qurbani Waqf project means that a Qurbani will be made on your behalf (or on behalf of your loved one) each year - even after your death. Islamic Relief will send you an annual report about how your Qurbani Waqf is doing and where the meat was distributed.

The Holy Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) said:

'For every hair on the sacrificial animal, a reward will be recorded for the person making the Qurbani.'

Ways to join in

The following illustration is an example of how people can get involved, using a fictional group and characters.

The XYZ Muslim Association is a local Muslim group that caters for the social and religious needs of Muslims in their area. After many years of Fundraising, the association has recently completed the construction of a mosque. They find that they have nearly £6,500 in extra funds are keen to spend it on a sadaqa jariyah (continuous charity) project.

An Islamic Relief fundraiser was invited to the mosque to explain to the XYZ committee how the Waqf Future Fund works. After some further questions and clarifications, the committee were impressed enough to invest in each of the seven Waqf projects.

Did you know?

Most of the companions of Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him) left at least one Waqf behind before their deaths.