Donate a Sacrifice: Adaq, Aqiqah, Sadaqah, Shifa and Shukr

With IHO Ebrar you can give an adaq (vow sacrifice), aqiqah (birth sacrifice), sadaqah sacrifice, shifa sacrifice (for healing) or shukr (thanksgiving) sacrifice all year round. We slaughter your sacrifice on your behalf according to Islamic rules and bring the meat to orphans, poor families and needy madrasa students.

You can donate your sacrifice online from the Netherlands or anywhere in Europe in just a few minutes. Have a question? Feel free to send us a WhatsApp message, we are happy to help.

Types of sacrifice: which one would you like to give?

A sacrifice (qurban) is the slaughter of an animal that meets certain conditions, with the intention of drawing closer to Allah. Besides the obligatory sacrifice of Eid al-Adha, there are sacrifices that can be offered for other reasons throughout the year. Below we briefly explain the most requested types.

What is an adaq (vow) sacrifice?

An adaq is a sacrifice you have vowed to make and which then becomes obligatory. If the vow is tied to a condition, the sacrifice must be made as soon as that condition is fulfilled. The person who made the vow may not eat from the meat, nor give it to parents, grandparents, children or grandchildren. If they do eat from it, the value of that meat must be given to the poor. Having it carried out through an aid organisation is therefore the best solution: all the meat goes to people in need.

What is an aqiqah sacrifice?

Aqiqah is the sacrifice made in gratitude for the birth of a child and is sunnah. It can be offered from birth until puberty; the most virtuous time is the seventh day after birth. According to the narrations two sheep or goats were slaughtered for a boy and one for a girl; in both cases one animal is sufficient. The same conditions apply as for other sacrifices, and everyone, including the owner, may eat from the meat. With an aqiqah through IHO Ebrar you follow this sunnah and support an orphan at the same time.

What is a sadaqah sacrifice?

A sadaqah sacrifice is a voluntary sacrifice offered for the pleasure of Allah, for protection against calamity and hardship, or as charity. It is a voluntary act of worship and can be offered at any time of the year. Because it is slaughtered as sadaqah, it is more virtuous to give all the meat to people in need. Many people also give a sadaqah sacrifice for a journey, a new job, a new home or a new car.

What is a shifa sacrifice (for healing)?

A shifa sacrifice is slaughtered as sadaqah with the intention that a sick loved one recovers. The narration “Treat your sick with sadaqah” leads many Muslims to offer a sacrifice with this intention. If you made a vow for the recovery, it counts as an adaq: once the sick person recovers the sacrifice must be made, and you and your close family may not eat from the meat.

What is a shukr (thanksgiving) sacrifice?

A shukr sacrifice is offered in gratitude when a wish comes true or a blessing is received, for example an exam, graduation, wedding, recovery or a new beginning. The sacrifice of those who perform hajj tamattu or qiran is also a thanksgiving sacrifice. The owner may eat from the meat.

The obligatory sacrifice (Eid al-Adha)

For Muslims who are considered wealthy according to Islam, the sacrifice during Eid al-Adha is obligatory (wajib). For your Eid sacrifice, see our Qurbani project page. The sacrifices on this page are carried out all year round.

How does a sacrifice by proxy (wakalah) work?

When you donate a sacrifice, you give IHO Ebrar the proxy to slaughter it on your behalf. A sacrifice by proxy is valid in Islam. With your donation you only state the type of sacrifice (adaq, aqiqah, sadaqah, shifa or shukr) and on whose behalf it should be slaughtered. This can be yourself, your spouse, your child, your parents or a deceased loved one. In sha Allah we process your request right away.

A video of your sacrifice: peace of mind

The question donors ask most is whether the sacrifice was really carried out. At IHO Ebrar the answer is clear: after the slaughter we send you a video of your sacrifice. You see for yourself that your adaq, aqiqah or sadaqah sacrifice was slaughtered in your name and reached people in need.

Who receives the meat?

IHO Ebrar turns this act of worship into a meaningful project. The meat of your sacrifice goes to orphans, poor families and needy madrasa students in the countries where we work, such as Mali and other countries in Africa. So while doing a good deed for your newborn child or out of gratitude, you also help raise a generation of knowledge and wisdom.

Your donation is tax deductible (ANBI)

IHO Ebrar is a charity with ANBI status in the Netherlands. If you pay income tax in the Netherlands, you can deduct your donation under conditions as a gift (giftenaftrek). For the conditions, consult your tax adviser or the Dutch Tax Administration.