After all the qurbani rush finished, the focus simply turns into qurbani meat storage and preservation process. Then the main target is to free some space in the freezer. But the main concern should be proper packing or packaging of the qurbani meat. Moreover, you need to ensure no liquid spillage and keeping the meat packet intact for a longer period of time. To celebrate this meaty eid, the overall hygiene needs to be maintained for the refrigerator and freezer as well.

How to Store Qurbani Meat

Necessary tips and tricks to store the qurbani meat without any hassle!

1. In order to stop the fridge from smelling, always debone the meat before storing it.
2. Before packing it into the fridge, make sure all the blood has been washed out of the meat pieces.
3. Get rid of the fat and trimmings in the pieces to regulate your own cholesterol levels.
4. Right after the meat has been processed during qurbani, do not immediately store the meat in the fridge. Let it stay out in normal room temperature for 3-4 hours before storing it.
5. To keep the taste of the meat fresh and intact, wash the meat properly and then add salt, masala, vinegar and store in the fridge.
6. Pack the meat properly before putting it in the fridge.
7. Store the meat in clear plastic air-tight bags in comparison to boxes.

How to Preserve Meat After Qurbani?

How to preserve the qurbani meats more longer?

Freezing Methods:

• The best way to store the meat is to thoroughly clean it and put it into small ziplock bags of half a kg, flattened them a bit and freeze them right away. The flattening makes it easier to thaw the frozen meat when we need to use it.
• Another method is to place the cleaned meat pieces on a plate and keep them under a fan overnight after covering with a muslin cloth. This will dry out a little moisture from the meat and make it easier to freeze it.
• Yet another way can be by marinating the meat pieces along with the herbs of your choice and oil and leaving them in the freezer to freeze after putting into a zip lock bag. This will also save you the hassle of having to add a ton of spices while cooking it later on and the flavor from the herbs will incorporate well into the meat.
• The most important part before freezing any meat however is how to pack it. Never ever freeze the meat in readymade polythene bags from the market or a newspaper. The polythene bags will result in freezer bites and the ink from the newspaper will soak into the meat making it quite harmful for consumption.
• While the ideal way to pack the meat is in freezer safe zip lock bags that can be purchased from any supermarket store, you can make a makeshift wrap from aluminium foil if you don’t have any ziplock bags available at hand.
• You can also mince the boneless cuts, make them into ristas and kababs and freeze them. Minced mutton can easily be frozen for up to 3 months or more.

Non-freezing Methods:

For folks who don’t have access to a freezer, there is no need for an alarm as it is possible to store meat for long without freezing it. After all the ancient folks didn’t always have freezers.

For preserving meat without a freezer, the best way is to dehydrate it. You can rub the mutton with salt all over, heat it over water for 10 mins. After 24 hours heat the meat in water again for 15 mins. This way you can easily use the meat for 3-4 days without having the need to put it into a refrigerator.

If you want to preserve your meat for longer than just a few days, then after slicing the meat into thin cuts, rub them with salt and leave them hanging on a wire hook in sun. The salt and sun will dry out the moisture from the meat and prevent it from spoilage.

It is always best to consume the frozen meats as early as possible. To thaw the frozen meat, simply leave it out on the counter top in the bag it was frozen in till it de-freezes, discard all the liquid that will ooze out from the meat while thawing and cook it as you would normally. If the frozen meat de-freezes, never ever refreeze it. Instead try cooking it and freezing the cooked meat. Your body will definitely thank you for it.

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• On Whom Qurbani is Compulsory?
• When is the Qurbani Eid?

In this Festive Eid Season, there might be some questions regarding the Act of Qurbani itself. If you are planning on having a sheep for Qurbani, then it’s a must that you are well informed about the specific rules regarding your sheep Qurbani. Here let’s break down the specifics and answer the question of how many Qurbani Shares in a sheep?

Religious Context

Eid Ul Adha is one of the two major religious festivals for Muslims all over the world. Celebrated on the 10th, 11th, and 12th in the month of Zilhaj. In this Eid, we observe the virtue of sacrifice. We remember the Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his dearest son in the name of Allah. On Eid ul Adha, we try to imbue that sense of sacrifice for the sake of Allah. Any person who is eligible for Qurbani, sacrifices an animal on this Eid, symbolizing the sacrifice of our inner demons as well as

How Many Shares for a Sheep?

According to economic ability, people can choose from a range of domestic animals of herbivorous nature like cows, goats, sheep, camels, etc. There are strict rules of Qurbani mentioned in the Quran. If you are planning on sacrificing a sheep, it has some differences with the case of larger animals like qurbani share in cow. 

In the case of smaller animals such as sheep, it is instructed that the whole animal shall be regarded as one share. There is also the minimum age of the sheep for Qurbani. The sheep’s age has to be a minimum of one year, to be eligible for Qurbani. Also, the sheep in question has to be in healthy shape (no horns, broken, no damaged tail or ear, well-fed and taken care of). 

From a Family Perspective

Every Eligible Muslim in the family should give one share of Qurbani. As sheep make up one share of Qurbani, each able family member should give one goat. Qurbani Rules for Husband and wife also follow the same rule. If each of the couples is able they should give one share each. In the case of sheep that is equal to one sheep each. If they have children, parents should give one share on behalf of children.

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Qurbani is an extremely holy time in the Islamic calendar and in order to honor the sacrifice Prophet Ibrahim (AS) was prepared to make as an act of dutiful devotion to Allah (SWT), it must be observed in accordance with the Qurbani rules.

There are a number of rules specific to how to distribute Qurbani meat, the first of which being that each able Muslim should donate one share.

Qurbani Meat Distribution Rules

Following the slaughter of the sacrificial cow or goat or camel or sheep, the animal should be split into three shares: one for the donor, one for the donor’s friends & family and one for a person in need. And thus Islam teaches us to share the qurbani meat for the satisfaction of Allah (swt). 

How Should Qurbani Meat Be Distributed?

Once the sacrifice has been carried out, the meat from Qurbani animals must be distributed in three equal parts. These are as follows:

• One part for the individual performing Qurbani
• Another for their friends and family
• The last for those in need

“And the camels and cattle We have appointed for you as among the symbols of Allah ; for you therein is good. So mention the name of Allah upon them when lined up [for sacrifice]; and when they are [lifeless] on their sides, then eat from them and feed the needy and the beggar. Thus have We subjected them to you that you may be grateful.” (Al-Haj 22/36)

What should a person do with his Qurbānī meat?

Almighty Allah (swt) says in the Qurʾān (22: 36): “Eat from them and feed the content [poor person] and the beggar.”

The Prophet of Allah ﷺ said: “So eat, preserve and donate”.

How to Split the Qurbani Meat?

1. Many Ḥanafī scholars suggest that it is preferable to eat a third, donate a third and preserve a third. Some Ḥanafī scholars suggest donating a third and eating two thirds whilst some suggest the opposite if a person is wealthy.
2. Some Mālikī scholars suggest that it is preferable to eat a third, donate a third and preserve a third. Others suggest eating a third and donating two thirds whilst some suggest donating half and eating half. Imam Mālik (d. 179/795) however would not specify the proportion and would advise generally to eat and donate.
3. Some Shāfiʿī scholars suggest it is preferable to eat half and donate half. Others suggest eating a third and donating two thirds whilst some suggest eating a third, donating a third and distributing a third to whomsoever a person wishes. Imam Gazālī (d. 505/1111) suggests it is preferable to eat a third, donate a third, and preserve a third, a view that has been rejected by the Shāfiʿī scholars.
4. The Ḥanbalī scholars suggest it is preferable to donate a third, distribute a third to whomsoever he wishes (family and associates) and eat a third.

In conclusion, it is desirable to for a person to eat from the meat himself and also distribute it to the poor and others. It is also permissible to preserve and store the meat for future use.

For the best deals, keep eyes on the Qurbanir Eid Big Sale campaign and online Gorur Haat for the 100% organic cow. 

Read Another Article: 

• How to Calculate the Nisab for Qurbani? 
• How to Divide Qurbani Meat According to Islam?
• How Many Qurbani Shares in a Cow? 
• On Whom Qurbani is Compulsory?
• When is the Qurbani Eid?