Virtues of Sacrificing

v  Zaid bin Arqam (RA) narrates that the companions of Rasulullah (SAW) enquired; "O Prophet of Allah, what are these sacrifices (of animals)." He replied; "It is the Sunnah of your father Ibrahim (AS)." The Sahaaba further enquired, "What benefit is there in it for us O Prophet of Allah." Rasulullah (SAW) replied; "You will be rewarded for every hair on it's (the sacrificed animals) body ... and for every fiber of wool." (Mishkaat Vol. 1 p. 129)

v  “We have made the sacrifice of camels and cows among the salient features of (the Deen) of Allah. There is benefit in it for you.” (Surah Hajj)

v  “Neither the flesh (of the sacrificed animals) nor their blood reach Allah. But, it is your taqwa (piety and sincerity of heart) which reaches Him. Convey glad tidings to the sincere ones.” (Surah Hajj)

v  Hazrat Ayesha (RA) narrates that Rasulullah (SAW) said: “During the days of Qurbani there is no deed of man more loved by Allah Ta’ala than sacrificing of animals. On the Day of Qiyaamah the sacrificed animal will arise with its horns, hair and hoofs. Allah Ta’ala accepts the sacrificed animal before the blood reaches the ground. Therefore, render the Qurbaani wholeheartedly and happily.” (Ibn Majah,Tirmizi, Hakim)

v  Hazrat Ayesha(RA) reported that Rasulullah (SAW) said that: ” For every hair of sacrifice, one virtue is recorded.” (Tirmizi)