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 Qurbani Ki Dua
- Qurbani ki dua brings blessings to the act of sacrifice and connects the heart to the tradition of Eid al Adha feast of sacrifice.
- Qurbani ki dua makes the sacrifice accepted as a good deed by Allah
- Praying this dua for qurbani brings reward for following the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad
- Dua for ummah in qurbani ki dua benefits the whole Muslim community
- Bismillah and allahuakbar in qurbani dua remind us to start every act with Allah's name
- Asking prayer for acceptance with qurbani ki dua brings peace of mind for the believer
- Qurbani ki dua keeps the sacrifice halal and valid for Eid al Adha
- This islamic dua brings unity as the dua includes Muhammad’s family and ummah
When to Recite Qurbani Ki Dua
- Qurbani ki dua is recited at specific times during the Eid al Adha sacrifice.
- Say qurbani ki dua just before slaughtering the animal for Eid al Adha feast of sacrifice
- Recite Bismillah and allahuakbar at the very moment the knife touches the animal
- During each individual qurbani, say qurbani dua for acceptance and for the ummah
- After finishing the sacrifice, repeat prayer for acceptance for the act
- Make this dua for qurbani at any valid time when performing a sacrifice for Allah
How to Perform Qurbani Ki Dua
- Qurbani ki dua should be performed with attention, care, and a pure intention.
- Stand facing the qiblah with the animal ready and make intention for Eid al Adha sacrifice
- Say Bismillah and allahuakbar before slaughtering as taught in qurbani ki dua
- Recite the full qurbani ki dua for acceptance and for Muhammad’s ummah
- Complete the sacrifice by following all steps of qurbani dua and masnoon dua tradition
- Thank Allahafter and pray for the acceptance of your good deed
Summary
Qurbani ki dua is recited at the time of slaughtering during Eid al Adha to ask Allahfor acceptance from Muhammad, his family, and his ummah. The dua connects the act of sacrifice to faith and the unity of Muslims.
Making this qurbani dua with the right words and pure heart brings reward, ensures the sacrifice is halal, and follows the teachings of Prophet Muhammad. Reciting qurbani ki dua reminds every Muslim of the importance of starting in Allah’s name.