349. Dua at the Time of Slaughtering (Qurbani Dua)
Prophet (ﷺ) used to say at the time of slaughter -
Dua at the Time of Slaughtering in Arabic
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ اَللَّهُمَّ تَقَبَّلْ مِنْ مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَمِنْ أُمَّةِ مُحَمَّدٍ
Dua at the Time of Slaughtering English Transliteration
Bismillaahi, Allah-humma Taqabbal min Muhammadin wa Al-i-Muhammadin, wa min Ummati Muhammadin
Dua at the Time of Slaughtering English Translation
In the name of Allah, O Allah, accept it from Muhammad, Muhammad's family and from Muhammad's Ummah (followers)
Then he sacrificed it.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا هَارُونُ بْنُ مَعْرُوفٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ وَهْبٍ، قَالَ قَالَ حَيْوَةُ أَخْبَرَنِي أَبُو صَخْرٍ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ قُسَيْطٍ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ بْنِ الزُّبَيْرِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَمَرَ بِكَبْشٍ أَقْرَنَ يَطَأُ فِي سَوَادٍ وَيَبْرُكُ فِي سَوَادٍ وَيَنْظُرُ فِي سَوَادٍ فَأُتِيَ بِهِ لِيُضَحِّيَ بِهِ فَقَالَ لَهَا " يَا عَائِشَةُ هَلُمِّي الْمُدْيَةَ " . ثُمَّ قَالَ " اشْحَذِيهَا بِحَجَرٍ " . فَفَعَلَتْ ثُمَّ أَخَذَهَا وَأَخَذَ الْكَبْشَ فَأَضْجَعَهُ ثُمَّ ذَبَحَهُ ثُمَّ قَالَ " بِاسْمِ اللَّهِ اللَّهُمَّ تَقَبَّلْ مِنْ مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَمِنْ أُمَّةِ مُحَمَّدٍ " . ثُمَّ ضَحَّى بِهِ . '
A'isha reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) commanded that a ram with black legs, black belly and black (circles) round the eyes should be brought to him, so that he should sacrifice it. He said to 'A'isha: Give me the large knife, and then said: Sharpen it on a stone. She did that. He then took it (the knife) and then the ram; he placed it on the ground and then sacrificed it, saying: Bismillah, Allah-humma Taqabbal min Muhammadin wa Al-i-Muhammadin, wa min Ummati Muhammadin (In the name of Allah," O Allah, accept [this sacrifice] on behalf of Muhammad and the family of Muhammad and the Umma of Muhammad" ). [Muslim: 1967]
Benefits of Dua at the Time of Slaughtering (Qurbani Dua)
This qurbani ki dua asks Allah to accept the sacrifice for Prophet Muhammad, his family, and the whole ummah, filling the act with blessings and unity for every Muslim.
- Bismillah in qurbani dua makes the sacrifice halal and pure for Allah’s sake.
- Dua for acceptance brings Barakah and reward for the whole ummah of Muhammad.
- Qurbani ki dua keeps the heart soft and reminds Muslims of unity in the ummah.
- Saying this prayer for acceptance asks Allah to accept qurbani from all Muslims.
- Dua for qurbani at eid al adha feast of sacrifice keeps zikr Allah alive in hearts.
When to Recite Qurbani Ki Dua
This qurbani ki dua is recited to ask Allah for Barakah and acceptance for yourself, your family, and the whole Ummah, making your Eid al Adha feast of sacrifice full of Amal and Iman.
- At the moment of slaughtering, say bismillah and qurbani ki dua for acceptance.
- When making intention for qurbani, use this dua for ummah to include all Muslims.
- Before touching the knife, recite qurbani dua to seek Barakah for your Amal.
- After gathering family for Eid al Adha, read this prayer for acceptance together.
- While teaching kids about qurbani, share this masnoon dua to grow love for Islamic dua.
How to Perform Qurbani ki Dua
When you do the qurbani, this qurbani ki dua brings Barakah and asks Allah to accept your sacrifice for the whole Ummah. It is a simple Islamic dua every Muslim should say during the Eid al Adha feast of sacrifice.
- Stand by the animal, say bismillah and make your niyyah for qurbani dua with pure heart.
- As you hold the knife, recite the qurbani ki dua for acceptance for all Muslims and family.
- While doing the sacrifice, remember to say dua for ummah and ask Allah for Barakah.
- After finishing, thank Allah and make a prayer for acceptance for the whole Ummah.
- If you forget, say bismillah as soon as you remember to complete your amal and qurbani.
Summary
The qurbani ki dua at the time of slaughtering is Bismillah Allah-humma Taqabbal min Muhammadin wa Al-i-Muhammadin wa min Ummati Muhammadin. This qurbani dua asks Allah to accept the sacrifice from Prophet Muhammad, his family, and the whole Ummah. Saying bismillah and this dua for qurbani brings Barakah and follows the Sunnah.
This qurbani ki dua teaches Muslims to pray for acceptance not just for themselves but for all. It shows the love for the Ummah and the importance of unity during eid al adha feast of sacrifice. Ending with this prayer for acceptance brings reward and makes the Amal complete.