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Does God still want people today to offer animal sacrifices once a year? (Kurban)

Bible: No       Qur'an: Yes

Psalm 51:16-17 – 16. For thou desirest not sacrifice, else would I give it; thou delightest not in burnt offering. 17. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

Hebrews 9:11-12 & 25-28 – 11. But Christ... 12. by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us... 25. Nor yet that he should offer himself often... 26. but now once in the end of the world hath he appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of himself... 28. So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many...


Al-Baqarah 2:196 – Whoever is ill or has an ailment of the head must pay a ransom, either by fasting or by almsgiving, or by offering a sacrifice.

Al-Haj 22:28 & 34 – 28. mention the name of Allah, over the beasts of cattle He has provided them. Then eat thereof, and feed the unfortunate and distressed poor... 34. And for every nation We have appointed a ritual for sacrifice...

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