Can I do qurbaani overseas or through an organisation?

“Fundementally, your Qurbani will be discharged if carried out in another country where animals may be purchased at a cheaper price, with the proviso that the Qurbani was carried out correctly as required in Shariah.”

“You enquire about the permissibility of the people of the UK doing Qurbani abroad at a cheaper rate. Your concern is based on the premise that the criteria of Qurbani is based on Zakat being compulsory on an individual.”

“During the days of Qurbani, Sadaqah and charity will not compensate for the physical observance of Qurbani. Just as Zakah cannot compensate for Hajj, nor fasting compensate for Salaah, similarly charity cannot compensate for Qurbani.”

“Yes. However there are two important aspects that have to be taken into consideration when carrying out the qurbaani. The first is that one should purchase an animal that has good meat and the second is that the person or the organisation you have appointed to carry out the qurbaani should be reliable.”