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23.10.2012 - Mayyit of: Fatima Cassim Limbada, aunt of Abber Limbada - VENUE: India - TIME: 11h00 - QABARSTAAN: India

‘Qurbani’ is ‘Wajib’ (compulsory) according to Imam Abu Hanifah (and Sunnah-Muakkadah according to other Imams) upon every ‘Muqeem’ (domiciled) and who possesses 613.35 grams of silver or its equivalent in money, personal ornaments, stock in trade or any other form of wealth which is surplus to his/her basic needs. Each adult member of a family who possesses that much wealth must perform his/her own ‘Qurbani’ separately.

Ibn Umar RA reports that the Messenger of Allah Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam lived in Madinah Munawarah for ten years and performed ‘Qurbani’ every year. (Tirmizi)

Note: Despite the fact that the Prophet Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam was not obliged to sacrifice as he never possessed the required amount of wealth, he still did so as can be conceived from the above Hadith.

CAN A SACRIFICE BE MADE ON BEHALF OF SOMEONE ELSE?

A sacrifice can be made on behalf of others such as minor offspring. This offering is not ‘Wajib’ (compulsory) but is ‘Mustahab’ (desirable). Similarly if one decides to sacrifice on behalf of the spouse or a father decides to sacrifice on behalf of an adult offspring (apart from offering his/her own ‘Qurbani’) can do so with their permission. A sacrifice can also be made on behalf of a deceased Muslim. This can be classified into three categories:

1- If the deceased had made a will for a sacrifice then, it is permissible to sacrifice to fulfil the will but is incumbent to give all the meat of the sacrificed animal to the poor and needy (those who are entitled to receive ‘Zakaat’). ("Vide Shami" vol.5 p293)

2- Whether or not the deceased had made this will, his/her relative or friends can make a ‘nafl’ (voluntary) sacrifice from their own money; the meat of this sacrificed animal can be partaken by the rich and poor alike.

3- One may make a voluntary sacrifice from one’s own wealth for the deceased persons and this meat can partaken by all, rich and poor.

In a ‘Hadith’ it is stated: Hanash RA reported: I saw Ali RA sacrificing two rams. I asked him, "What is this?" He said: "Verily the Messenger of Allah left instruction to me to sacrifice on his behalf, and so I am sacrificing on his behalf. (Tirmizi, Abu Daud)

Note: Rasulullah is so generous that he had sacrificed on behalf of his whole ‘Ummah’ and we see here Ali sacrificing for Rasulullah after he has passed away. We learn from this that we should also put a share of Rasulullah in our sacrifice.

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Ingredients
500g mince - 1-2 onions – grated - green masala - 1 tsp crushed garlic - 1 tsp salt - 1 tsp dhannia - ground - 1 tsp jeero – ground - crushed cream crackers - beaten egg.

Method
• Squeeze out water from onions.
• Add to mince together with remaining ingredients besides cream crackers and egg.
• Mix well, then form into small balls and flatten with palms.
• Coat in crushed crackers (can be frozen at this stage).
• Dip in beaten egg and fry in shallow oil until done on both sides.

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Qurbani is once a year
AllahuAkbar is what you hear
Sacrifice is done far and near

Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam) used his mubarak hands
Not sent to foreign lands

Buffalo's, camels, cattle,goats or sheep
Animals of choice-not cheap
Strong and healthy,not weak
All the benefits we reap
As well as consuming barkati meat

Follow shariah laws in detail
Sacrifice animals with full tail
Spare no effort in Allah's way
Don't send your qurbani away

The poor you can feed
Throughout the year they're in need
Actions are judged by intentions
Taqwa is Allah's acceptance

Rewards are in the Hereafter
Evidence are thereafter
Use the meat for biryani
Long live qurbani

Anonymous

EMAILING PARROTS !!!

There is a pet shop where there are parrots trained on computer is being sold.

Seeing the advertisement on paper one client [ potential buyer] has come and enquiring about the parrots and its price.

There are three parrots which are trained on computers and the owner of the shop explains.

1. The first parrot is an expert in sending mails thru the computer. If you say something it will compose the mail and send it. It costs 500 he said.

The client surprised and curious to know the rest.

2. The second parrot not only composes mail of your content but also takes the copy of the mail from the printer. It is trained with multiple skills and costs 750 he said.

The client become so happy hearing this he become nervous to know the skills of the third one.

3. The owner said the third parrot costs 3000, but am not able to say its ability is like the others.

The curious client asks why its costlier than the rest even though you don't have any details about what it does.

The owner said I too wonder, but the above parrots call the third one as ”Project Manager” thats why. !!!!

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