QURBAN & AQIQAH

Qurban is an ibadah (an act of worship) that is sunnah muakkadah (highly encouraged). Allah Almighty says in the Quran, surah Al-Haj, verse 37, that the piety (taqwa) of an individual Muslim who performs the Korban with genuine sincerity of doing it just for the sake of Allah, will reach Him.

In Islamic terminology, is defined as a sacrifice of livestock on the occasion of a child’s birth. The performance of Aqiqah is highly encouraged. It is to be performed by the parents or the guardians of the child to show gratitude to Allah for the gift of a child. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his companions used to perform Aqiqah when they were bestowed with a newborn. Aqiqah is a sunnah muakkadah, strongly encouraged.

Since 2012, CACIG has been organized every year the Qurban and aqiqah program total of 2077 cows and goats with having benefits to beneficiaries in different locations such as Kandal, Takeo, Prey Veng, Kompong Cham, Kratie, Tbong Khmom, Pursat, Kompong Chhnang province.