Qurbani FAQ’s (1/14)
Question
What is the difference between the terms Udhiyyah and Qurbani?
Answer
‘Udhiyyah’ is an Arabic term, which means ‘sacrificing an animal’. ‘Qurbani’ is an Urdu and Persian word derived from the Arabic word ‘Qurban’, which literally means an act performed to seek Allah’s pleasure. Both terms are generally used for sacrificing an animal for the sake of Allah at the time of Eidul Adha.
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