Holy Prophet Muhammad's Hajj Sacrifices

Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad( PBUH) sacrifice how many camels at the occasion of Hajj?

حضور اکرم ﷺ نے حج کے موقع پر کتنے اونٹ قربان کیے؟
Answer: 63 camels

Overview

Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) sacrificed 63 camels at the occasion of Hajj. In total, 100 camels were sacrificed, with 63 being slaughtered by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) himself and 37 by Hazrat Ali (R.A). The act of Qurbani, or animal sacrifice, is an important part of the Hajj pilgrimage, which takes place between the 10th and 12th of Dhul Hijjah. The sacrifice of animals is a symbolic act of devotion to Allah, and it is meant to commemorate the willingness of the Prophet Ibrahim (AS) to sacrifice his son, Ismail (AS), in obedience to Allah's command. The meat of the sacrificed animals is distributed among the poor and needy, helping to promote social welfare and alleviate poverty.

Explanation

Total 100 camels sacrifices.

  • 63 by own hand of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
  • 37 by Hazrat Ali (R.A)

The act of Qurbani is carried out between the 10th and 12th of Dhul Hijjah, following on from the pilgrimage of Hajj and Eid-ul-Adha prayers.


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ND29-5-2023


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