Restoring meaning to sacrifice: Kebchi, the ethical alternative
Exclusive interview with Younes El Adly, president of the association Kebchi Solidarity and Imam in Île-de-France. He tells us about the deep meaning of Eid Al-Adha, religious rigor, the importance of solidarity with the poorest-in France as in Madagascar-and the need to act with transparency in a market saturated with offers. In a context of distrust, he defends a model based on ethics, spirituality and respect for animal welfare. A call for collective responsibility of Muslims to perpetuate the tradition of sacrifice in dignity.
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Interview with Younes El Adly, president of Kebchi Solidarity
Oumma.com: Hello Younes El Adly, You are the president of the Kebchi Solidarity association. Can you introduce your journey to us in a few words?
Younes El Adly: I am a training engineer, imam and speaker in Île-de-France, son of Imam. My commitment is both spiritual and social, and this is what led me to found Kebchi Solidarity.
Oumma.com: What is the vocation of Kebchi Solidarity?
Younes El Adly: It is simple: allow Muslims of Europe to perpetuate the abrahamic tradition of the sacrifice of Eid in compliance with standards, animal dignity, and by facilitating sharing. We offer two services: the delivery of meat in France after a compliant sacrifice, or the sacrifice by proxy in Africa, for the benefit of the most disadvantaged.
Oumma.com: You insist on the need to “demystify” the rite of sacrifice. For what ?
Younes El Adly: Because this rite is too often caricatured. Eid is an Abrahamic tradition, anchored in monotheism. Respect for animal welfare, public health and hygiene rules is at the very heart of Muslim ethics. What European regulations require, Islam has already provided for it.
Oumma.com: Can we still practice sacrifice in France today?
Younes El Adly: Yes, but not anything. There are derogations for Eid, such as the possibility of recovering the carcass on the day even if the slaughter takes place on site. We militize that each mosque can one day have a temporary slaughterhouse, in a legal and festive framework.
Oumma.com: What is the reaction of the French authorities on this point?
Younes El Adly: Contrary to what some people think, the French state does not block the practice of rite. He seeks to supervise to guarantee compliance with health standards and animal welfare. Moreover, derogations are granted for Eid.
Oumma.com: Do you also have a humanitarian activity?
Younes El Adly: Quite. We are working in particular in Madagascar, one of the poorest countries in the world. After sending meat, we received calls for water help. In 12 hours, 150 wells were funded. Since then, we have extended our actions to agroecology, to help orphans, reforestation.
Oumma.com: What is your particularity in the face of the many initiatives that exist around Eid?
Younes El Adly: First, we are a structure based on the WAQF model, for non -profit. None of the founding members affects compensation. Then, we guarantee total transparency: each donation has its proof. Even for 1 €.
Oumma.com: What do you answer to those who criticize the “professionalization” of this rite?
Younes El Adly: You have to stop opposing tradition and rigor. Excellence is a prophetic principle. Our goal is to allow each Muslim to live an eid worthy, festive, and in accordance with its values. And above all, to transmit. Because if we do not show the sacrifice to our children, this tradition will disappear.
Oumma.com: What are your projects for the years to come?
Younes El Adly: Multiply partnerships with mosques, train the faithful to animal protection, implement more temporary slaughterhouses and continue our humanitarian action. We want Eid to become a community party, visible, inclusive and carrying values.
Oumma.com: A last word for those who still hesitate?
Younes El Adly: Eid is an opportunity to reconcile faith, sharing and exemplarity. Sacrifice is an act of faith, but also an act of responsibility. And we, in Kebchi, we don’t just want to deliver a sheep. We want to transmit a message.
