350. Dua for Sacrificing Animal
The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say during the slaughter-
Dua for Sacrificing Animal in Arabic
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ هَذَا عَنِّي وَعَمَّنْ لَمْ يُضَحِّ مِنْ أُمَّتِي
Dua for Sacrificing Animal English Transliteration
Bismillah-hi wallahu akbaru haza 'anni wa amman lam udahh-hi min ummati
Dua for Sacrificing Animal English Translation
In the name of Allah, Allah is Most Great. This is from me and from those who did not sacrifice from my community.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يَعْقُوبُ، - يَعْنِي الإِسْكَنْدَرَانِيَّ - عَنْ عَمْرٍو، عَنِ الْمُطَّلِبِ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ شَهِدْتُ مَعَ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم الأَضْحَى بِالْمُصَلَّى فَلَمَّا قَضَى خُطْبَتَهُ نَزَلَ مِنْ مِنْبَرِهِ وَأُتِيَ بِكَبْشٍ فَذَبَحَهُ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِيَدِهِ وَقَالَ " بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ هَذَا عَنِّي وَعَمَّنْ لَمْ يُضَحِّ مِنْ أُمَّتِي " .
Narrated Jabir ibn Abdullah: I witnessed sacrificing along with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) at the place of prayer. When he finished his sermon, he descended from his pulpit, and a ram was brought to him. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) slaughtered it with his hand, and said: In the name of Allah, Allah, is Most Great. This is from me and from those who did not sacrifice from my community. [Sahih (Albani). Abu Dawud: 2810]
Benefits of Dua for Sacrificing Animal
This dua for qurbani ki niyat brings blessings and acceptance from Allah, making the act of sacrifice during eid ul adha festival of sacrifice more meaningful for every Muslim.
- Qurbani ki niyat with bismillah allahu akbar brings Barakah in the sacrifice.
- Kurbani ka dua helps Muslims get reward for themselves and their ummah.
- Saying qurbani dua makes the amal accepted as a true act of obedience to Allah.
- Dua for qurbani keeps the heart soft and reminds Muslims of Ibrahim’s Iman.
- Prayer for acceptance in qurbani ki dua helps Muslims follow sunnah with sincerity.
When to Recite Qurbani Ki Niyat
This qurbani ki niyat is recited to make your Amal pure, asking Allah for Barakah and acceptance for yourself and those in the Ummah who could not offer qurbani during the Eid ul Adha festival of sacrifice.
- Right before the sacrifice, say bismillah allahu akbar with qurbani ki niyat for Barakah.
- When making intention for qurbani, use this kurbani ka dua to include the whole Ummah.
- As you prepare the animal, recite qurbani ki dua to seek Allah’s mercy and acceptance.
- After gathering family for Eid ul Adha, read this dua for qurbani to teach kids about Amal.
- While remembering those who missed qurbani, make this prayer for acceptance for all Muslims.
How to Perform Dua for Sacrificing Animal
This dua is said during the qurbani ki niyat at the time of sacrifice, asking Allah to accept your qurbani and also for those in the ummah who could not do it. It is a masnoon dua that brings Barakah and acceptance in your Amal during the blessed eid ul adha festival of sacrifice.
- Stand near the animal and with a clean heart, say bismillah allahu akbar before qurbani.
- Make your qurbani ki niyat clear in your mind and softly recite the qurbani dua.
- While holding the knife, say the full kurbani ka dua for qurbani and remember Allah’s name.
- After the sacrifice, raise your hands and make a prayer for acceptance of your qurbani.
- Share the meat with others and thank Allah for letting you do this Islamic dua on eid ul adha.
Summary
The qurbani ki niyat is made with the dua Bismillah-hi wallahu akbaru haza 'anni wa amman lam udahh-hi min ummati before sacrificing an animal. This qurbani dua means the sacrifice is for me and for those in my Ummah who could not do qurbani. Saying bismillah allahu akbar brings Barakah and follows the Sunnah.
This qurbani ki niyat shows care for the whole Ummah during eid ul adha festival of sacrifice. It teaches Muslims to make dua for acceptance and include others in their Amal. Ending with this prayer for acceptance brings reward and makes the qurbani ki dua complete.