On Qurbani Centre one goat is one share, offered in the name of one person. A buffalo has seven shares, so up to seven people can share one buffalo, each in their own name. Questions about whether a particular arrangement fulfils an individual’s religious duty are for a qualified scholar.
What a hissa means when you book
A hissa is a share. The website uses the word in the same way the guidance page does: a goat counts as one share for one person, and a buffalo is divided into seven shares. The number of shares in the animal decides how many names the booking needs.
- Goat: one goat, at least one year old, one name.
- Buffalo Share: one of the seven shares of a buffalo that is at least two years old, one name per share.
- Full Buffalo: all seven shares of one buffalo, seven names. An order can include up to two Full Buffalo.
Choosing between a goat and a buffalo share
Both are complete Qurbani for the person named. The difference is the animal and the amount: a goat is booked as one unit, while a Buffalo Share lets several donors book separate shares of the same kind of animal. You can book as many Buffalo Shares as you need and enter one name for each.
If you want to cover seven names in one purchase, the Full Buffalo option keeps all seven names in a single line of the order. If you want to cover one or two names, the goat or Buffalo Share options let you add exactly the number you need.
A Quranic context
The Quran refers to sacrificial rites being appointed for communities so that they remember Allah’s name over livestock He has provided. This verse gives general context for sacrifice; it does not set out a shares-per-animal ruling. Quran 22:34.
How names are recorded
Each option page asks you to enter one participant name for each selected unit. The selected option, the price and the total are shown again before anything is added to your cart, and the cart lets you check the names a second time before payment. The guidance page summarises the same points.
Animal and timing basics
Qurbani Centre performs Qurbani on goats and buffalo only. A goat should be at least one year old and a buffalo at least two years old, and the animal should be healthy and free from defects. Qurbani is performed on the 10th, 11th and 12th of Dhul Hijjah, after the Eid prayer, in the order bookings are received.
Once your Qurbani is performed, a confirmation is sent to you on WhatsApp. The meat is distributed to people in need and is not delivered to the donor.
Questions about shares and intention
Questions about a hissa, a whole goat, intention, timing, or arranging Qurbani for another person can depend on the fiqh tradition and the facts of an individual case. This article should not be used as a personal ruling about cost-sharing or whether an arrangement is valid. For a ruling on your own circumstances, please consult a qualified local scholar.
Frequently asked questions
How many hissa are there in a goat?
On Qurbani Centre one goat is one share, offered in the name of one person.
How many hissa are there in a buffalo?
A buffalo has seven shares. Each share is booked in one person’s name, and a Full Buffalo covers all seven.
Can two people book one goat together?
The Goat option takes one name. If you want several names, the Buffalo Share and Full Buffalo options are the ones that carry more than one person per animal. Questions about whether a particular arrangement is valid are for a qualified scholar.
Is a Buffalo Share a smaller kind of Qurbani?
No. Each share is booked as one Qurbani in the name of one person, just as one goat is.
How do I enter the names?
Type one participant name per unit on the option page. The names appear again in the cart, where you can check them before you pay.
