Sahih Muslim 1977 reports that Umm Salama (RA) relayed the Prophet ﷺ saying: when you see the crescent of Dhul Hijjah and one of you intends to offer a sacrifice, let him refrain from his hair and nails. How the report applies to a donor who books through an organisation, or to other members of a household, is a question for a qualified local scholar.
What the report says
The report is brief. It is addressed to a person who “intends to offer a sacrifice” and it begins with the sighting of the crescent of Dhul Hijjah. The wording refers to “his hair and nails” without listing particular parts of the body, and it does not mention how a sacrifice is arranged. Sahih Muslim 1977.
The report does not, by itself, resolve every personal circumstance or school-specific conclusion. A general article cannot do that either, which is why this page stops at what the report says.
When Dhul Hijjah begins
Dhul Hijjah is the last month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Because the calendar is lunar, the matching Gregorian date shifts from year to year and is confirmed closer to the date, based on moon sighting. Qurbani is performed on the 10th, 11th and 12th of Dhul Hijjah, after the Eid prayer.
Booking through Qurbani Centre
The booking on the website asks for participant names, the quantity of each option and payment. It asks nothing about grooming. The Goat, Buffalo Share and Full Buffalo options each take one name per unit, apart from the Full Buffalo, which takes seven.
A booking is confirmed once the amount is received by bank transfer. Qurbani is then performed during the days of Eid ul Adha in the order bookings are received, and once your Qurbani is performed a confirmation is sent to you on WhatsApp. This article does not determine whether arranging Qurbani through a service changes a religious ruling.
Planning questions to take to a scholar
A scholar can advise on facts that a web page cannot see. Common points people bring are listed here only so that the conversation is easy to start; the answers are not given on this page.
- Who counts as the person who intends to sacrifice when a Qurbani is booked through an organisation, and when a booking carries several names.
- Whether the guidance differs for the household members whose names are entered.
- How the guidance applies to someone who is travelling or whose circumstances are unusual.
For a ruling on your own circumstances, please consult a qualified local scholar.
Frequently asked questions
What does Sahih Muslim 1977 say?
It reports Umm Salama (RA) relaying that the Prophet ﷺ said: when you see the crescent of Dhul Hijjah and one of you intends to offer a sacrifice, let him refrain from his hair and nails.
Does the report mention particular body hair?
Its wording is “his hair and nails”. It does not list particular parts of the body. For questions about a specific grooming matter, ask a qualified local scholar.
Does Qurbani Centre ask anything about hair or nails when I book?
No. The option pages ask for participant names, and checkout asks for the order details and payment.
When does Dhul Hijjah start?
It depends on the sighting of the crescent. The Gregorian date changes each year and is confirmed closer to the date.
Whom should I ask about my own situation?
A qualified local scholar. This page reports the text and does not give a personal ruling.
