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I’m kindly asking more information regarding Qurbani. As a Muslim convert, I want to learn more on the same subject so that I will be able to share it with my family who are non-Muslims.

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I feel growing spiritually since the time I subscribed to eIslam. I give shukr to Allah Ta’ala for guiding those that maintain this site and all the scholars who research on important subjects that are beneficial to our every day to day life. I pray that may the Rabb accept this humble effort.
I’m kindly asking more information regarding Qurbani. As a Muslim convert, I want to learn more on the same subject so that I will be able to share it with my family who are non-Muslims.

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.
We make Du’aa that Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala) keep you steadfast on Eemaan. Aameen.
With regards to your question:
Kindly refer to the following detailed article on Qurbani prepared by Jam’iatul Ulama, KZN: http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/VIRqurbani.htm
Also kindly refer to the following article on the philosophy of Qurbani by Hadhrat Mufti Muhammed Taqi Usmani Saheb (Damat Barakatuhum): http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/philqurbani.htm
And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best                                       
Ismail Desai,
Student Darul Iftaa
Durban, South Africa
Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai.