International Adak, Aqiqah, and Shukur Sacrifice

We slaughter your Vow, Aqiqah, and Gratitude sacrifices throughout the year in accordance with Islamic principles and deliver them to families in need all around the world

What is a Vow Sacrifice (Adak)?

In Islam, it is wajib (obligatory) for a Muslim who has vowed to perform a sacrifice to fulfill it. If the person has tied their vow to a specific wish or condition, they must perform the sacrifice once that condition is met. This is what distinguishes a Vow Sacrifice from the Eid al-Adha sacrifice. While the sacrifice during Eid is a general religious duty, a Vow Sacrifice is performed for the sake of Allah upon the fulfillment of a specific event or condition.

Can the Owner Eat the Meat of a Vow Sacrifice?

A Vow Sacrifice must be performed with the intention of donation. The owner of the vow, as well as their parents, grandparents, children, and grandchildren, cannot consume the meat. Furthermore, it cannot be given to wealthy individuals. If the owner or any of the aforementioned relatives consumes the meat, the owner must weigh that portion and give its market value as charity to the poor.

What is an Aqiqah Sacrifice?

An Aqiqah is a sacrifice performed as a token of gratitude to Allah during the first days of a child's birth. It is narrated by Aisha (r.a.) that Prophet Muhammad (s.a.s) sacrificed a ram for each of his grandsons, Hasan and Husayn, as an Aqiqah. (Translation of Tajrid al-Sarih, Vol. 11, p. 401).

While Aqiqah can be performed from the day of birth until the child reaches puberty, it is most recommended to be performed on the seventh day after birth. According to the Hanafi school, performing an Aqiqah (also called nasikah) is mustahabb (highly recommended).

What is a Gratitude Sacrifice (Shukur)?

A person may perform a Gratitude Sacrifice upon achieving a desired goal or attaining a blessing. However, unless the person has made a prior vow, it is not mandatory.

Additionally, according to the Hanafi school, the sacrifice performed in the Haramain region by those performing Tamattu or Qiran Hajj (performing Hajj and Umrah together in the same season) is also considered a type of gratitude sacrifice. The owner and their relatives are allowed to eat the meat of a gratitude sacrifice.

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International Vow Sacrifice Price: 4,700 TL

• Donations received over the weekend are performed at the beginning of the week.

• Once the sacrifice is performed, donors are notified via SMS, and video footage of the slaughtering is sent to them.

• How to Donate: You can donate through our website or contact our call center.