Shifa Qurban
The shifa qurban is a type of sacrifice offered with wishes of health and healing for oneself or others. This qurban is generally sacrificed by those facing illness, health problems, or difficult situations to express their requests for help and healing from Allah.
The Ruling on Shifa Qurban
The shifa qurban is a nafl (supererogatory) worship that a person can perform according to their own preference. Ahl al-Sunnah scholars have stated that this kind of worship will be a means of healing and provide spiritual support. When performing the shifa qurban, a person should intend sincerely and aim to draw closer to Allah.
How to make the intention for a shifa qurban?
To make the intention for a shifa qurban, one must sincerely intend before sacrificing the qurban, with the aim of gaining Allah’s pleasure. The content of the intention is to wish for healing for people with health problems from the sacrificed qurban and to hopefully await the mercy of Allah.
- “I am sacrificing this qurban for the sake of Allah with the intention of healing for (name of the patient) who is suffering from this illness.”
- “I am sacrificing this qurban for the sake of Allah’s name Ash-Shafi (The Healer), so that (name of the patient) may find healing.”
Benefits of Shifa Qurban
Sacrificing a qurban is a means to seek healing from Allah. The qurban sacrificed for a sick person attracts the mercy and compassion of Allah. The qurban is sacrificed in honor of Allah’s name Ash-Shafi. One of the names of Allah, Ash-Shafi, means “the one who grants healing.” Because the shifa qurban is sacrificed in honor of Allah’s name Ash-Shafi, it becomes easier for the sick person to find healing. By distributing the meat of the qurban to those in need, they are helped. Distributing the meat of the shifa qurban to those in need provides them with material and spiritual support.
The Meat of the Shifa Qurban
The distribution of the shifa qurban meat depends on the preference of the person sacrificing it. It can be eaten with family and relatives, or it can be distributed to those in need. Distributing it to those in need is a more virtuous act. In particular, the sadaqah given to students of the Holy Quran is the most beautiful sadaqah.
