Qurbani Share Calculator | Block and Blade Butchery Secunda

Q: How many people can share one Qurbani animal?

A cow or camel may be shared by up to seven people, each owning an equal one-seventh portion regardless of how the cost is divided among them. A sheep or goat counts as one whole Qurbani and cannot be split between people — one animal is one share.

Q: Can one person take more than one share in a cow?

Yes. A single person can hold two or more of the seven shares in one cow, for example to perform Qurbani on behalf of themselves and family members who have passed away or cannot arrange their own.

Q: How is the meat usually divided?

It's recommended, though not obligatory, to divide each share roughly into thirds: one part for your own household, one for relatives and friends, and one for those in need. Weighing each portion rather than dividing by eye avoids disputes over bone or cut.

Q: Can a non-Muslim be one of the seven shareholders?

No — Qurbani is an act of worship, so every shareholder in the animal must be Muslim. A non-Muslim friend or neighbour can still be given a portion of the meat afterwards as a gift.

Q: How much does Qurbani cost with Block and Blade?

It depends on the animal and current pricing at the time of booking — get in touch on WhatsApp for a current quote on a whole lamb or a cow share, and use the calculator on this page to work out the cost per person once you have a price.

What is Qurbani?

Qurbani (also called Udhiyah) is the ritual sacrifice Muslims who are able to afford it carry out during Eid al-Adha, commemorating Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son and Allah providing a ram in his place. The animal must meet age and health requirements and be halaal-slaughtered, and the meat is traditionally shared: one part for your own household, one for relatives and friends, and one for those in need.

A sheep or goat is a single, whole Qurbani — it belongs entirely to one person or household and can't be divided. A cow or camel is different: a hadith recorded in Sahih Muslim states that in the time of the Prophet ﷺ, a camel or a cow could be shared between up to seven people, each owning an equal one-seventh share regardless of how the cost is split. This is agreed on across the four Sunni schools of thought. One person can also hold more than one of the seven shares — for example, to perform Qurbani on behalf of themselves and a parent in the same cow.

Work out your share

Quoted price for your whole lamb (R)

A whole lamb is one Qurbani for one person or household — it isn't split between people. Contact us on WhatsApp for a current quote before entering a price here.

Your Qurbani breakdown

These are planning estimates based on the price and yield you entered — always confirm the final price and weight with us before paying. This tool doesn't replace agreeing the details with your fellow shareholders and with Block and Blade directly.

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Avoiding disputes between shareholders

"My portion had more bone in it"

Ask for each share to be weighed on a scale rather than divided by eye — most butchers, including us, can do this on request.

"Whose name goes first on the booking?"

Simplest is to list the eldest shareholder first — it avoids arguments and matches common practice.

"Who pays for slaughter and processing?"

Agree upfront whether the processing fee is split equally or included in the quoted animal price — we'll always tell you which applies when you book.

"Can my non-Muslim friend join as a shareholder?"

No — Qurbani is an act of worship, so every shareholder must be Muslim. A non-Muslim friend can still be given meat afterwards as a gift, just not hold one of the seven shares.

"Someone paid extra — do they get more meat?"

Equal shares get equal meat regardless of who contributed more toward the cost. If one person covers more, it's best treated as a separate gift or charity, not as buying extra meat.

Common questions

How many people can share one Qurbani animal?

A cow or camel can be shared by up to seven people, each owning an equal share. A sheep or goat is one whole Qurbani and can't be divided between people.

Can one person take more than one share in a cow?

Yes — a person can hold two or more of the seven shares, for example to perform Qurbani for themselves and a family member in the same animal.

How is the meat usually divided?

It's recommended to split each share roughly into thirds — one for your household, one for relatives and friends, one for those in need — though this isn't obligatory. Weighing each portion avoids arguments over bone or cut.

Can a non-Muslim be one of the seven shareholders?

No, since Qurbani is an act of worship reserved for Muslims — but a non-Muslim can still receive meat afterwards as a gift.

How much does Qurbani cost with Block and Blade?

It depends on the animal and current pricing — contact us on WhatsApp for a quote on a whole lamb or a cow share, then use the calculator above to work out the cost and meat per person.

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