Idul adha is just around the corner. Attached to it is the pilgrimage to the Holy Land of Mecca and the act of animal sacrifice. Pilgrimage or performing the hajj is a one in a life time goal of every Muslim. It is regarded as one of the 5 pillars in Islam, as significant and important as the saying of the shahadah, 5 times a day prayer, zakat or alms giving and fasting in the month of Ramadan.
The sacrifice of animals or Qurban in Malaysia are usually conducted in Suraus and Mosques. This is cliché. At times, if one noticed, the number of animals to be sacrificed may be too many per village or per locality, resulting in surplus of meat. In some areas, the meat could not reach the needy, either because of inadequate meat supplies or logistical problems.
There are cases when city folks who wish to perform the qurban as part of the sunat muakkad (highly recommended) are unable to do so due to time constraint. However busy we are in our daily living, we shall not forget to be thankful to the Creator who has given us a bounty without us realising it.
With all things internet, qurban is now made easier when you can now place your qurban bookings online. 2 such services available on-line are conducted by Muslim Aid Malaysia and EZQurban Sdn Bhd. The websites are listed below.
They will inform you (in the Malay Language – can always translate it using Google translator of course) how the sacrifice are conducted and to whom the sacrifice will be distributed to. InsyaAllah, our investment with them will be carried out well and the qurban will be able to reach those really in need.
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