Korban

I am very excited in performing Korban for my son, Isa Azry this year.  

I will share with you as much of the process that I partake, in doing so you may get easy access of information.  These are extracts, you may go to the original site for more information.

To begin with is a little History of Korban :

 

"Korban Rites happens on the day of Eid Al Adha / Aidil Adha. It is 3 days long and starts on 10th Zulhijjah the 12th month of the Islamic Hijri Calendar. Eid Al Adha marks the end of the hajj pilgrimage period, thus it is also called Hari Raya Haji (festival of the pilgrimage) in Malay language.

 

The history of Korban ritual returns back to the time of prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him – pbuh). It is to commemorate the willingness of prophet Ibrahim (pbuh) to sacrifice his son, prophet Ismail (pbuh) in obedience to Almighty Allah. The practice of Korban was made an injunction in the 2nd year after the Muslims' migration to Medina. Hence Eid Al Adha is also called the Festival of Sacrifice.

Animal for Korban

 

The animals to be slaughtered are goats, cows and camels. A Muslim can offer either a goat or sheep, or one seventh of a cow, buffalo or camel as korban animal, where seven people can agree to offer a cow, buffalo or camel at a time. Impaired animals cannot be slaughtered for korban religious rite, including animals that are blind or crippled.

Intention of Korban

 

There 3 types of intent to slaughter the animal on the Eid Al Adha day:

 

1. Korban

 

Korban is widely the main intent for slaughtering animal on the Eid Al-Adha day. If a person has intention to do korban, it is wajib (obligatory) to distribute a portion of the uncooked meat to the poor and needy. It is sunnah (recommended) for the person doing the korban to partake a little of the korban meat.

 

 

2. Nazar

 

Nazar (also written as nadhr) is making a vow in the name of Allah. As an illustration, a person may make a vow of this type “O Allah, if you alleviate such and such a person from their sickness, I promise to sacrifice one sheep/goat etc”, then the person who make a vow is obliged to fulfil the sacrifice if the person is healed. In this case it is wajib to give away all the uncooked meat.

 

 

3. Aqiqah

 

Aqiqah is defined as the animal that is slaughtered on the occasion when the hair of a new born is shaved. It is sunnah to give away all the meat after it has been cooked. Moreover, the meat must be cut at the joints."

http://korbansingapore.com

I found out that Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS) has awarded Mini Environment Service Pte Ltd (MES) as the Approved Korban Tender (AKV) for the year 2007, 2008 and 2009 (tentatively).  

Approach your nearest participating mosque/institution to apply.

The sheep/goat cost $293.oo in 2008 (w/GST 7%)

Hopefully, my application will be accepted.  Will keep you updated of future events.