Nahr

Nahr refers to the specific method of "Slaughtering" a camel, which involves piercing the base of the neck while the animal is standing. It also refers more broadly to the "Day of Nahr" (Yawm al-Nahr), which is the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah, the day of Eid al-Adha. On this day, Muslims perform the "Udhiyah" (sacrifice) to commemorate the devotion of Prophet Ibrahim (AS). It is a day of gratitude, feeding the poor, and celebrating the spirit of sacrifice that defines the relationship with the Divine. Nahr is the method of slaughtering camels. The animal is left standing, and a sharp instrument is used to pierce the base of the neck where the jugular veins are located. The name of Allah is pronounced, and the blood is drained. The Day of Nahr (Yawm al-Nahr) is the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah, the day of Eid al-Adha. It is called the Day of Sacrifice because it is when the pilgrims in Mina perform the sacrifice (hady) and Muslims worldwide perform the udhiyah (qurbani). The sacrifice commemorates the devotion of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), who was willing to sacrifice his son Ismail (AS) in obedience to Allah. Allah ransomed Ismail with a ram, establishing the tradition of sacrifice. The Quran says: "So pray to your Lord and sacrifice" (108:2). This verse commands both prayer and sacrifice on the day of Eid. The sacrifice is an act of gratitude, worship, and sharing. The meat is distributed: one-third for the family, one-third for relatives and friends, and one-third for the poor. For believers, nahr (for camels) and dhabh (for other animals) are acts of worship. They perform the sacrifice with sincerity, seeking Allah's pleasure. They share the meat, remembering the poor and the grateful. The ultimate sacrifice is to submit to Allah, as Ibrahim did, and to be willing to give what is most dear for His sake.