An ethical Qurbani

This year, Eid ul Adha will be celebrated by millions of Muslims across the world as families come together to reflect and give thanks to Allah for His endless blessings. It is a time of generosity and selflessness as we provide the poor and the needy with much needed meat so they can join the celebrations with their families.

During this sacred festival, we sacrifice an animal in remembrance of the Prophet Ibrahim (AS), and distribute the meat to our families, neighbours and those living in poverty. During these festivities, we rarely give a thought to the animal that has blessed us with life sustaining meat. What kind of life did it lead? Was it healthy?

That’s why at Salam Charity we have developed the Ethical Qurbani which looks at the welfare of the animal before sacrifice and how the meat is distributed.

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Important Information

We prioritise quality over price in all Qurbani programmes. Our approach is not to source the cheapest animals available, but to ensure that what is provided is healthy, ethically sourced, and suitable for the families we serve. We do not accept that vulnerable communities should receive low quality or compromised meat.

All Qurbani will be carried out during the days of Eid, with fresh meat distributed directly to eligible and deserving families in each location.

Due to procurement, logistics, and ensuring proper implementation on the ground, orders will close 2 days before Eid. Early booking is strongly advised to guarantee your Qurbani is fulfilled in your chosen location.

Key factors of an ethical Qurbani

• Cows must be over the age of 2.
• Goats and sheep must be at least one year old.
• The animal must be healthy and without any disabilities.
• The animal must have records of welfare for at least 6 months.
• The animals cannot be separated from offspring.
• The animal must be treated with kindness and reared properly with adequate feeding and space to roam freely.
• The slaughter must be quick and painless — one clean stroke of the sharp blade.
• Animals must be held in a separate location to where the slaughter will happen so as not to distress the animal.
• The meat must be distributed as quickly as possible to avoid contamination.
• Meat will be distributed to those who live below the internationally recognised poverty line.

Smaller animals such as goats and sheep count as 1 Qurbani, whereas larger animals such as cows are split into seven shares. One person can donate just one share or seven shares in memory of loved ones. The choice is yours.

With your help we can provide thousands of people with lifesaving protein and give them a hope of a brighter tomorrow.

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