In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

 

All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.

 

Thank you for your good question.

 

Offering udhiyyah (sacrifice) during Eid Al-Adha is regarded as wajib or mandatory according to Imam Abu Hanifah and as sunnah mu’akkadah or confirmed Sunnah according to other jurists.

 

`A’ishah, Mother of the Believers, reported the Prophet (peace be on him) as having said, “No deed is more beloved to Almighty Allah on the Day of Eid Al-Adha than offering sacrifices (for His sake). The animals sacrificed will come on the Day of Judgment with their horns, hair and hoofs [to testify to the sincerity of the people who have offered them]. The blood of these animals takes its place in Almighty Allah’s sight before it is dropped on the ground. So, be pleased on offering them.” (Ibn Majjah and At-Tirmidhi)

 

Udhiyyah/Qurbani is technically used for the sacrifice of an animal slaughtered for the sake of Allah. Therefore, donating the price of the Qurbani/udhiyyah to a charity could not be regarded as doing the Sunnah of udhiyyah. Muslims are still recommended to support charitable projects in the society for the public service of all.

 

May Allah accept your and our good deeds, ameen.

 

Allah Almighty knows best.