Cattle Share — One-Sentence Overview
Cattle share Qurbani allows up to 7 people to share a single cattle (cow, buffalo, or camel) for their individual Qurbani obligations; co-shareholders may have different intentions (Qurbani, Aqiqah, vow), and the practice is grounded in Jabir's hadith (Muslim, Hajj 351).
2026 Share Prices
| Animal | Domestic / share | International / share | Full (7 shares) Domestic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐄 Cow / Bull | £125 ($149 / €139) | £49 ($59 / €55) | £875 ($1,049 / €989) |
| 🐃 Buffalo | £125 ($149 / €139) | £49 ($59 / €55) | £875 ($1,049 / €989) |
| 🐪 Camel | £139 ($167 / €157) | £59 ($71 / €67) | £973 ($1,167 / €1,099) |
Religious Basis
The 7-share rule for cattle derives from the hadith of Jabir (RA): "At Hudaybiyyah we sacrificed with the Messenger of Allah, a camel for seven and a cow for seven" (Muslim, Hajj 351; Tirmidhi, Edahi 8). Classical Islamic jurisprudence accepts this hadith; cows and buffalo, like camels, are divisible into 7 shares.
Co-shareholders need not share the same intention. One person may intend wajib Qurbani, another sunnah Qurbani, a third Aqiqah, and a fourth a vow — all on the same cattle. The only requirement is that each shareholder intends an act of worship; commercial co-ownership invalidates the sacrifice.
Family Share Planning
5-Person Family Example
- • Head of family: 1 share (primary obligation)
- • Spouse: 1 share (nafilah)
- • 3 children: 3 shares (nafilah, can be Aqiqah intention)
- Total: 5 shares = £625 (domestic) or £245 (international)
Full Cattle (7 shares) Choice
- • All family + 2 deceased relatives
- • All meat distributed to those in need
- • Single transaction for entire family
- Total: 7 shares = £875 (domestic) or £343 (international)
FAQ
What is cattle share Qurbani?
Cattle share Qurbani is the practice of dividing a single cattle (cow, water buffalo, or camel) into up to 7 shares — each share fulfilling one person's Qurbani obligation. The ruling derives from Jabir's hadith: "At Hudaybiyyah we sacrificed with the Messenger of Allah, a camel for seven and a cow for seven" (Muslim, Hajj 351).
How many shares can I purchase?
You can purchase 1 to 7 shares. A single share is the most common choice; those who buy multiple shares for family typically opt for the entire animal (7 shares = full cattle).
What are the 2026 share prices?
International (UK-priced): cattle share £49 ($59 / €55), camel share £59 ($71 / €67). Domestic (Türkiye, diaspora rate): cattle share £125 ($149 / €139), camel share £139 ($167 / €157). International rates match leading UK charity benchmarks (Human Appeal, Islamic Relief, Muslim Aid).
Do co-shareholders need to share the same intention?
No. Co-shareholders may have different intentions: one may intend Qurbani, another Aqiqah, a third a vow (Nadhr). What matters is that each shareholder intends an act of worship; commercial co-ownership invalidates the sacrifice.
How is the meat distributed?
For proxy-performed cattle share Qurbani, all meat is distributed (tasadduq) to families in need on the field. The donor cannot retain a portion. This practice is permissible according to Islamic rites and widely commended in classical Islamic jurisprudence as the most virtuous form.
How many families benefit per share?
Approximately 8 families benefit per cattle share (~25-30 kg of meat). A full cattle (7 shares) reaches around 50 families.
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