Ensuring a Shariah-compliant Qurbani requires adhering to Islamic guidelines and best practices. Here’s a structured approach:

1. Pre-Qurbani Preparations

A. Selecting the Animal

  • The animal must be from the permissible categories: Goat, Sheep, Cow, or Camel.
  • The minimum age should be:
    • Goat & Sheep: 1 year
    • Cow: 2 years
    • Camel: 5 years
  • The animal must be healthy, free from major defects such as:
    • Blindness or missing an eye
    • Lameness or inability to walk
    • Extreme weakness or sickness
    • Cut ears, tail, or missing a significant part of the horn
  • The animal should be properly fed and hydrated before sacrifice.

B. Intention (Niyyah)

  • The Qurbani should be done purely for Allah’s pleasure, following the Sunnah of Prophet Ibrahim (AS).
  • If performing on behalf of someone else (e.g., deceased or a loved one), make intention accordingly.

2. During the Qurbani Process

A. Time of Sacrifice

  • Qurbani is performed after Eid Salah on the 10th, 11th, or 12th of Dhul Hijjah.
  • If done before Eid prayer, it is invalid.

B. Slaughtering Method

  • The person should say Bismillah, Allahu Akbar while slaughtering.
  • The jugular veins, windpipe, and food pipe should be cut swiftly with a sharp knife.
  • The knife should not be shown to the animal, and no other animals should witness the slaughter.
  • Let the blood drain completely before processing.

3. Post-Qurbani Considerations

A. Distribution of Meat

  • The meat should be divided into three equal parts:
    1. For oneself and family
    2. For relatives and friends
    3. For the poor and needy
  • It is permissible to keep all the meat if needed, but sharing is encouraged.
  • Selling the meat, skin, or any part of the sacrificed animal is prohibited.

B. Hygiene and Waste Management

  • Dispose of waste properly, avoiding public inconvenience.
  • Maintain cleanliness at the slaughter site.
  • Process meat hygienically to ensure food safety.

4. Ethical & Business Considerations

Since you are running a Qurbani service, consider the following:

  • Transparency in pricing – Inform customers about animal selection, rates, and quality.
  • Live updates – Provide slaughter confirmation via photos or videos (if permissible).
  • Timely delivery – Ensure meat is delivered on the same day to maintain freshness.
  • Shariah-compliant financing – Avoid interest-based transactions.