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 Qurbani Ki Niyat and Dua
- Reciting qurbani ki niyat with Bismillah allahu akbar brings blessings and acceptance of sacrifice during Eid ul Adha festival of sacrifice.
- Qurbani ki niyat with the right dua shows obedience and devotion to Allah
- Saying Bismillah allahu akbar protects the act of sacrifice and brings blessings
- Qurbani dua includes those who cannot perform sacrifice, sharing reward among the ummah
- Performing qurbani ki niyat fulfills an important sunnah of Eid ul Adha festival of sacrifice
- Saying qurbani ki dua helps make intention clear and focused
- Including Bismillah in the dua for qurbani brings peace and closeness to Allah
When to Recite Qurbani Ki Niyat and Dua
- Reciting qurbani ki niyat at the right time brings meaning to your sacrifice.
- Recite qurbani ki niyat just before slaughtering the animal during Eid ul Adha festival of sacrifice
- Say Bismillah allahu akbar as you begin the act of sacrifice for your qurbani
- Make intention and recite dua for qurbani right after the Eid salah is complete
- Recite kurbani ka dua if you are sacrificing on behalf of someone else in your family or community
How to Perform Qurbani Ki Niyat and Dua
- Making qurbani ki niyat and reciting the dua is simple when you know the steps.
- Stand by the animal and face the qiblah as part of your qurbani ki niyat and dua
- Say Bismillah allahu akbar clearly before you begin the sacrifice
- Recite the full qurbani dua for sacrificing animal, including those not able to sacrifice
- Complete the act of sacrifice calmly while remembering Allahand the meaning of Eid ul Adha festival of sacrifice
Summary
Qurbani ki niyat and the correct dua for sacrificing animal give meaning and purpose to the special act done during Eid ul Adha. Saying Bismillah allahu akbar and making intention brings blessings for you and your loved ones.
The qurbani dua also includes those who can’t sacrifice, sharing the reward in the community. Reciting the right dua and having proper niyat makes the sacrifice accepted as a true act of devotion and love for Allah.