Qurban for Shifa

What is a Qurban for Shifa?

     Qurban for Shifa: Are animals, which are sacrificed for the sake of Allah in order to get rid of material or spiritual diseases and find health. The qurban of shifā’ is also known as an sacrificial animal to get rid of illnesses, because one of the healing methods in the “ṭibb-ı nebevі)” is to sacrifice an animal with this intention.

How is the Qurban for Shifa Sacrificed?

    Intention for a Qurban for Shifa : It is intended by saying “with the intention of healing from material and spiritual illness” or by mentioning the illness “I am sacrificing this qurbān for the sake of Allah” to get rid of this disease and find healing. A person can sacrifice his/her own qurbān for shifā’ or a person can sacrifice his/her qurbān by proxy.

What is the Significance of the "Qurban for Shifa"?

     The qurban for shifa is performed as a voluntary worship (‘ibādah al-nafl) according to the individual's own will. It was recommended and considered as good from the scholars of the ahl as-sunnah.

Could a Qurban for Shifa be Sacrificed for a Person, Who is Already ill?

     When any material or spiritual discomfort / illness occurs, a qurban for shifa could be sacrificed to get rid of this illness and find health. But it is way better to sacrifice a qurban before any illness or calamity occurs, just with the intention of precaution. In both cases, sacrificing a qurban for shifa’ has been considered as good from Islamic scholars.

Who Can Eat the Meat From the Qurban for Shifa?

     The meat can be eaten by the person and his/her family and relatives, who intended to make a qurban or it could be distributed/donated within the frame of Islamic charity. To distribute the meat among people in need is recommended, although the donation to pupil, who are studying Islam is considered as the best way of donating.