Q: A woman does not have enough cash to purchase a qurbaani animal. She does, however, have jewellery that equals the nisaab in value. Will qurbaani be waajib on this woman?
A: Qurbaani will be waajib upon her.
Q: Is it permissible for a woman to slaughter her own qurbaani animal?
A: It is permissible for a woman to slaughter her own qurbaani animal provided she does not appear before such men from whom sharee‘ah has instructed her to maintain purdah.
Q: Is it permissible for a menstruating woman to slaughter her qurbaani animal?
A: It is permissible for a menstruating woman to slaughter her qurbaani animal.
Q: Is it necessary for the husband to make qurbaani on behalf of his wife?
A: It is not necessary for the husband to make qurbaani on behalf of his wife. However, the husband can make qurbaani on her behalf if he first obtains her permission.
Q: What should be done with the qurbaani meat?
A: The qurbaani meat can be consumed by oneself, family, friends, etc. Qurbaani meat can also be given to non-Muslims. It is preferable to give one third of the meat in charity.