Qurbani Calculator 2026
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Qurbani Calculator 2026
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⚖️ Qurbani Eligibility & Share Calculator
Free — Covers all 4 Sunni Madhabs — Based on authentic fiqh rulings
What Is Qurbani (Udhiyah)?
Qurbani (Arabic: قُرْبَانِي, also called Udhiyah — أُضْحِيَّة) is the ritual animal sacrifice performed during the three days of Eid al-Adha (10th–13th Dhul Hijjah). It commemorates the supreme trial of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), who was commanded by Allah ﷻ to sacrifice his son Isma’il (AS) — a trial he passed with complete submission. Before the sacrifice, Allah ﷻ substituted a ram, honouring Ibrahim’s devotion.
The word Udhiyah is derived from the Arabic root ḍuhā (ضُحَى), meaning forenoon — the time when the sacrifice is performed. Qurbani comes from the root qurb (قُرْب), meaning closeness — because this act draws the believer closer to Allah ﷻ.
The majority of Islamic scholars understand wa-nḥar ("and sacrifice”) in this verse as a command for Udhiyah. Additionally, Surah Al-Hajj (22:34) states that Allah ﷻ has appointed for every nation a ritual of sacrifice, so that His name is mentioned over the livestock He has provided.
⚖️ Nisab Threshold & Eligibility
Qurbani is obligatory (Hanafi) or strongly recommended (majority) for a Muslim who:
- Is a free, adult, sane Muslim (mukallaf)
- Is not a musafir (traveller) — though the Hanafi school adds this condition; others do not
- Possesses wealth equal to or exceeding the Nisab threshold on any of the three days of Eid
The Nisab for Qurbani is the same as the Zakat Nisab. However, Madhabs differ on which metal determines the threshold:
- Hanafi: Uses the silver Nisab (595g of silver) — the lower threshold, meaning more Muslims qualify as obligated.
- Maliki, Shafi’i, Hanbali: Use the gold Nisab (85g of gold) — a higher threshold.
Critically, unlike Zakat, no full Hawl (one lunar year) is required for Qurbani in the Hanafi school. Possessing Nisab on even one of the three days of Eid al-Adha is sufficient. For live Nisab values, visit our Zakat Calculator.
🐄 Animal Requirements by Madhab
The Shari’ah has set precise conditions for the animal to be valid for Qurbani. An animal that does not meet these conditions renders the sacrifice invalid.
| Animal | Arabic Name | Minimum Age | Shares | Ḥanafī | Mālikī | Shāfiʿī | Ḥanbalī | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🐑 Sheep | خَرُوف | 1 year (or fat & large 6-month — Hanafi only) | 1 | ✔ Valid | ✔ Valid | ✔ Valid | ✔ Valid | Counts as 1 full Qurbani for household |
| 🐐 Goat | مَعْز | 1 year (must complete) | 1 | ✔ Valid | ✔ Valid | ✔ Valid | ✔ Valid | Cannot be under 1 year — all Madhabs agree |
| 🐄 Cow / Ox | بَقَرَة | 2 years | 7 | ✔ Valid | ✔ Valid | ✔ Valid | ✔ Valid | Buffalo also valid in most Madhabs |
| 🦬 Buffalo | جَامُوس | 2 years | 7 | ✔ Valid | Diff. opinion | ✔ Valid | ✔ Valid | Treated as cow in Hanafi fiqh |
| 🐪 Camel | إِبِل | 5 years | 7 | ✔ Valid | ✔ Valid | ✔ Valid | ✔ Valid | Superior reward · highest cost |
❌ Animals That Are NOT Valid for Qurbani
Source: IslamQA — Conditions for Qurbani animal · Ibn Qudama, Al-Mughni vol. 9 · Al-Nawawi, Al-Majmu vol. 8
| Rule / Question | ⚜️ Ḥanafī | 🌙 Mālikī | 📿 Shāfiʿī | 📖 Ḥanbalī |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Status | WAJIB Obligatory on every qualifying individual | SUNNAH MU’AKKADAH For head of household | SUNNAH MU’AKKADAH Individual | SUNNAH MU’AKKADAH For household head |
| Nisab Standard | Silver Nisab (595g) — ~$570 USD | Gold Nisab (85g) — ~$8,700 USD | Gold Nisab (85g) — ~$8,700 USD | Gold Nisab (85g) — ~$8,700 USD |
| Hawl (Full Year) Required? | ❌ No — possession on Eid days sufficient | ❌ No — wealth at time of Eid | ❌ No — wealth at time of Eid | ❌ No — wealth at time of Eid |
| Traveller (Musafir) Ruling | Not required for musafir (travelling distance ≥ 48 miles) | Required even for traveller if he has the means | Not obligatory for traveller | Not obligatory for traveller |
| One Animal per Household? | Wajib on each adult individual. One sheep covers household as nafl (extra) | One animal sufficient for the whole household | One sheep per person (nafl for others) | One animal covers household members |
| Sacrifice for Deceased | Permissible — reward (thawaab) reaches the deceased | Permissible — valid as sadaqah on behalf | Permissible if explicitly intended | Permissible and narrated from the Salaf |
| Days of Sacrifice | 10, 11, 12 Dhul Hijjah (3 days) | 10, 11, 12, 13 Dhul Hijjah (4 days) | 10, 11, 12, 13 Dhul Hijjah (4 days) | 10, 11, 12, 13 Dhul Hijjah (4 days) |
| Time of Day | After Eid prayer (in cities) / after Fajr (rural) | After Eid prayer · sun rises two spear-heights | After Eid prayer is over (not obligatory timing) | After Eid prayer in the area |
| Key Classical Reference | Ibn Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar | Ibn Rushd, Bidayat al-Mujtahid | Al-Nawawi, Al-Majmu | Ibn Qudama, Al-Mughni |
📅 Qurbani 2026 — Key Dates
Qurbani 2026 falls in Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH. The following are expected dates — always confirm with your local Islamic authority or moon-sighting body, as dates may shift by one day.
The Hanafi Madhab holds that Qurbani is valid only on the 10th, 11th, and 12th of Dhul Hijjah (3 days). The other three Madhabs extend this to include the 13th. It is a consensus that night-time sacrifice is makruh (disliked) though valid.
🥩 How to Distribute Qurbani Meat
The Prophet ﷺ instructed that Qurbani meat be divided into three equal portions:
- Raw meat must be given to the poor — cooked food may not reach those who need it most.
- Donating the entire Qurbani to the poor is permissible and narrated as a virtuous act.
- The hides (skin) should also be given as charity — they cannot be sold to pay the butcher.
- The butcher must be paid separately; giving meat as payment for slaughter services is not permissible in the Hanafi, Shafi’i, and Hanbali schools.
👼 Qurbani on Behalf of the Deceased
It is permissible in all four Madhabs to perform Qurbani on behalf of deceased parents, grandparents, and relatives. This is considered a form of Sadaqah Jariyah (ongoing charity) that benefits the deceased:
- Hanafi: The reward (thawaab) of the sacrifice definitely reaches the deceased, as evidenced by the Prophet ﷺ performing Udhiyah on behalf of himself and his family, including those who would follow him in his Ummah after his death.
- Maliki, Shafi’i, Hanbali: Also permissible as a charitable act. The intention should be clearly made for the deceased.
🔀 Qurbani vs Aqiqah — Key Differences
These are two distinct acts of worship that cannot substitute for each other:
Qurbani (Udhiyah)
- Time: 10–13 Dhul Hijjah
- Reason: Eid al-Adha / memory of Ibrahim AS
- For: Every adult Muslim with Nisab
- Shares: 7 (cow/camel) or 1 (sheep)
- Obligatory: Wajib (Hanafi) / Sunnah (others)
Aqiqah
- Time: Ideally 7th day after birth
- Reason: Gratitude for newborn child
- For: On behalf of newborn child
- Shares: 2 animals (boy) / 1 animal (girl)
- Legal status: Sunnah Mu’akkadah (all schools)
🔗 Scholarly & External Authority Sources
All rulings on this page are derived from the following classical and contemporary scholarly sources. We encourage Muslims to verify rulings with a qualified scholar for their specific situations.
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