The Importance of Qurbani and Charity During the 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah

The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah have great spiritual significance in Islam. These days remind us of the profound sacrifice made by Prophet Ibrahim (AS) when he was willing to offer his beloved son Ismail (AS) as an act of obedience to Allah. This supreme act of submission is commemorated through the ritual of Qurbani (sacrifice), which Muslims worldwide perform on Eid ul Adha. The Qurbani is more than the physical act of slaughtering an animal; it is a symbol of faith, devotion, and the willingness to give up something dear to us in the name of Allah.

Qurbani teaches us the virtues of selflessness and charity. The meat from the sacrificed animal is customarily split into three portions: one for the family, one for relatives and friends, and one for those who are poor and in need. This practice highlights the values of community and social responsibility. The act is a reminder that true worship includes caring for others, especially those less fortunate.

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, 

“There is nothing dearer to Allah during the days of sacrifice than the sacrificing of animals. The sacrificed animal shall come on the Day of Judgment with its horns, hair, and hooves (to be weighed). The sacrifice is accepted by Allah before the blood reaches the ground. So sacrifice with an open and happy heart.” (Tirmidhi).

This Hadith highlights that the sincerity of our intention is what makes the sacrifice beloved to Allah.

Rewards of Charity in Dhul Hijjah

The ten days of Dhul Hijjah are uniquely blessed, where every act of worship and charity is multiplied in reward. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, 

“There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days.” (Sahih al-Bukhari) 

This period offers an unparalleled opportunity to maximize our good deeds through prayer, fasting, charity, and kindness. Imagine the profound impact of your donation during these sacred days, your generous donation no matter how big or small, could provide life-saving treatment to someone battling illness, offering them a chance to heal and hope again at JPMC. Your Sadaqah might fund a dialysis session, cover essential medications, or pay for critical surgeries that a struggling family could never afford on their own.

Combining Qurbani with charity during these days not only fulfills a religious duty but also amplifies the impact of our giving. It is a time to remember those who are suffering silently in our communities, people struggling to afford food, shelter, and basic healthcare. Charity during Dhul Hijjah becomes a means of transforming lives, spreading hope, and manifesting Allah’s mercy on earth.

The Reality of Healthcare Challenges in Pakistan

In Pakistan, access to healthcare remains a major challenge for many families. The high costs of essential medical treatments put life-saving care far beyond the reach of countless individuals. Mothers watch helplessly as their children remain untreated, elderly patients miss critical dialysis sessions, and families are forced to choose between buying medicine or putting food on the table. These heartbreaking realities call for our compassion and action. 

When faced with these hardships, many turn to Karachi’s largest hospital, JPMC, hoping for relief. Patients’ Aid Foundation steps in to listen, accept, and provide the healthcare support these patients desperately need. Since 1990, Patients’ Aid has been dedicated to saving lives by ensuring that quality healthcare is accessible to everyone, not just the privileged few. Their mission is to bridge the gap and offer hope to those who cannot afford basic medical treatments.

While the act of Qurbani commemorates sacrifice, it also reminds us to be mindful of the sacrifices many make daily just to survive. Through the Patients’ Aid, your Qurbani and donations can directly support patients in desperate need of medical care. This transforms the spirit of sacrifice into tangible healing and hope.

How Your Qurbani Can Save Lives?

When you choose to give your Qurbani during these sacred days, you’re doing much more than fulfilling a tradition, you’re offering hope and healing to those in desperate need. Many patients across Pakistan struggle to access treatments that could save or improve their lives due to financial hardship, especially those from underprivileged and marginalized areas like interior Sindh, Punjab, and Balochistan.

Your support to Patients’ Aid can help bridge this gap by providing critical medical care, from life-sustaining dialysis to essential surgeries and ongoing therapies. Each contribution transforms into a step toward recovery, bringing relief and renewed strength to families facing immense challenges. This is your chance to make a tangible difference, turning your sacrifice into a source of comfort and life for others.

The Power of Your Sacrifice

At its core, Qurbani embodies a deep sense of devotion and selfless generosity. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) emphasized that piety and good deeds are the true measures of a person’s worth, not their wealth or social status: 

“No Arab is superior to a non-Arab, nor is a non-Arab superior to an Arab, except by piety and good action.” (Farewell Sermon) 

Supporting the sick and vulnerable exemplifies this principle, embodying the highest form of good action.  These ten days offer you a golden opportunity to multiply your rewards through Sadaqah. As we embrace the spirit of sacrifice, you can also become a source of hope and healing by supporting those in urgent need of medical care. Your generosity today can bring relief to patients who have been forced to neglect their health due to financial hardship. Click here to bring hope to someone struggling in hospital beds.

Join Patients’ Aid And Be a Miracle This Dhul Hijjah

The first ten days of Dhul-Hajj are among the most sacred days of the Islamic calendar, a time when good deeds are multiplied and mercy flows in abundance. What better way to honor these days than by saving lives and easing someone’s pain? While we prepare for Eid and make sacrifices, let’s also remember those who are silently struggling in hospital corridors, unable to afford even the most basic treatments.

Patients’ Aid Foundation invites you to be part of a special Sadaqah campaign during these 10 blessed days. Each day, you can choose to support a different department, from dialysis for kidney patients to OPD care that costs just Rs. 300 per patient. Your daily donation can help provide free treatment to those who have no one else to turn to. For them, your Sadaqah could be the difference between pain and comfort, fear and hope.

This Dhul Hijjah, let your generosity heal. Whether it’s a small daily contribution or a larger commitment, your support can bring light to someone’s darkest days. Give your Sadaqah not just as a duty, but as a gift, a gift of life, health, and dignity. Let’s make these 10 days truly meaningful by standing with those who need us most, donate now and play your role.