ILM AL-HÂL

223 UDHIYYAH (SACRIFICE/QURBANI) Udhiyyah is to slaughter an animal like sheep, goat, cattle and camel, with the intention of Ibâdah seeking nearness to Allâh تعالى on the Sacrifice Days (10 th , 11 th , 12 th of Dhul-Hijjah). Offering Udhiyyah (sacrifice) is Wâjib upon whom Fitrah is Wâjib. That is, all Muslims who possess the Nisâb amount of wealth, who are free and Muqîm (resident) are required to sacrifice. Sacrifice is performed to redeem one’s own soul. It is declared that the sins of the one who sacrifices will be forgiven as the first blood of the animal is shed, on the condition that it is sacrificed purely for Allâh’s pleasure. TIME FOR UDHIYYAH The time of Udhiyyah is the 10 th , 11 th and 12 th of Dhul- Hijjah. However, it is more rewarding to sacrifice on the first day. THE PROCEDURE OF UDHIYYAH (SACRIFICE) AND ITS INTENTION The sacrificial animal is laid down without hurting it, facing the Qiblah. The Takbîr, "Allâhu Akbar, Allâhu Akbar la ilaha illallâhu wallâhu Akbar, Allâhu Akbar wa lillahilhamd” is recited three times and the intention is made as follows: "O Rabb (Lord)! As I am a great sinner and rebel against you, it is indeed necessary to sacrifice myself to you. But