Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Adha on the 10th of Zil Hajj, the same day millions of Muslims perform Hajj in Makkah, as they seek Allah’s repentance and blessings. This is one of the most important rituals in Islam and is celebrated with high moral vales and enthusiasm.
We celebrate Eid-ul-Adha and sacrifice animals, remembering Prophet Ibrahim’s (PBUH) act. Allah ordered Ibrahime to sacrifice his elder son Ismael, which he did, but Allah replaced Ismael with a goat.
Muslims sacrifice animals on the 10th Zil Haj, remembering Ibrahime’s Sunnah. This blog will discuss the dua for Qurbani (sacrifice), the benefits of reciting it, and the number of supplications.
Best Dua for Qurbani
إِنِّي وَجَّهْتُ وَجْهِيَ لِلَّذِي فَطَرَ السَّمَوَاتِ وَالأَرْضَ حَنِيفًا وَمَا أَنَا مِنَ الْمُشْرِكِينَ إِنَّ صَلاَتِي وَنُسُكِي وَمَحْيَاىَ وَمَمَاتِي لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ وَبِذَلِكَ أُمِرْتُ وَأَنَا أَوَّلُ الْمُسْلِمِينَ اللَّهُمَّ مِنْكَ وَلَكَ عَنْ مُحَمَّدٍ وَأُمَّتِهِ
Dua for Qurbani in English: Inni wajjahtu wajhiya lilladhi fatara as-samawati wal-arda hanifan wa ma ana mina al-mushrikeen. Inna salati wa nusuki wa mahyaya wa mamati lillahi rabbil-‘alameen, la sharika lahu, wa bithalika umirtu wa ana awwalu al-muslimeen. Allahumma minka walaka ‘an Muhammadin wa ummatihi.
Translation: Verily, I have turned my face towards Him Who has created the heavens and the earth, as a monotheist, and I am not of the polytheists. Verily, my prayer, my sacrifice, my living, and my dying are for Allah, the Lord of all that exists. He has no partner. And of this I have been commanded, and I am the first of the Muslims. [6:79,162-163] O Allah, from You to You, on behalf of Muhammad and his nation.
Hadith: It was narrated that Jabir bin ‘Abdullah said: “The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) sacrificed two rams on the Day of ‘Eid. When he turned them to face towards the prayer direction he said: ‘Inni wajjahtu wajhiya lilladhi fatara as-samawati wal-arda hanifan wa ma ana mina al-mushrikeen. Inna salati wa nusuki wa mahyaya wa mamati lillahi rabbil-‘alameen, la sharika lahu, wa bithalika umirtu wa ana awwalu al-muslimeen. Allahumma minka walaka ‘an Muhammadin wa ummatihi..’” —Sunan Ibn Majah 3121
Explanation: The Hadith is graded as Hasan, which means it’s near to Sahih. In the Hadith, we can read that the Holy Prophet (PBUH) sacrificed two rams at Eid ul Adha. The rams faced the Kibla direction, and then the Prophet (PBUH) made this dua for Qurbani.
You should do the same. After reciting the supplication for Qurbani, get a sharp knife and place it on the throat of the animal. Say Bismillah Allahu Akbar, and sacrifice the animal, remembering Prophet Ibrahim. Saying Bismillah before sacrificing the animal adds Allah’s blessings to it; we have created a guide on the advantages and meaning of Bismillah, which you should read.
Dua for Sacrificing Animal
بِاسْمِ اللَّهِ اَللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
English transliteration: Bismillah, Allah hu Akbhar.
Translation: In the name of Allah. Allah is the Greatest.
Explanation: As we have already mentioned above, this dua shall be recited at the time of sacrificing an animal. Just at the time of cutting the throat!
Dua after Qurbani
ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّٰهِ
Alhamdulillah
A Muslim should thank Allah after sacrificing an animal on Eid ul Adha. Saying Alhamdulillah is the best way to thank Allah for his mercy and blessings.
After this, a Muslim should recite the dua.
اللَّهُمَّ تَقَبَّلْهُ مِنِّي كَمَا تَقَبَّلْت مِنْ حَبِيْبِكَ مُحَمَّدٍ وَ خَلِيلِك إبْرَاهِيمَ عَلَيْهِمَا الصَّلَوةُ وَالسَّلآم
Transliteration: Allahumma taqabbalhu minni kama taqabbalta min habibika Muhammad wa khalilika Ibrahim alayhimas-salatu was-salam.
Translation: O Allah, accept this sacrifice from me like you have accepted from your beloved Muhammad and your friend Ibrahim. Peace be upon them.
Dua for Before and After Eid Prayer| Qurbani Takbeer
A Muslim should recite this dua before and after the Eid prayer.
الله أكبر، الله أكبر، لا إله إلا الله، الله أكبر، الله أكبر، ولله الحمد
Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar, La ilaha illallah, Wallahu akbar, Allahu akbar wa lillahil hamd
Wrap Up
We have mentioned the Dua for Qurbani with references from Sahi Hadith and hope that your knowledge will increase after reading this blog.
Just to let you know this dua for Qurbani has been transmitted in Sunan Abi Dawud and marked as Da’if. —Sunan Abi Dawud 2795
But Mishkat al-Masabih 1461, Sunan Ibn Majah 3121, and Sunan an-Nasa’i 898 have authenticated this dua.
FAQs
How to call a name in dua for Qurbani?
There is nothing mentioned in the Quran or Hadiths about calling one’s name in the dua for Qurbani. However, after reciting the Qurbani dua, you can call your name or the names of others who are included in that animal.
Qurbani Dua in English?
Inni wajjahtu wajhiya lilladhi fatara as-samawati wal-arda hanifan wa ma ana mina al-mushrikeen. Inna salati wa nusuki wa mahyaya wa mamati lillahi rabbil-‘alameen, la sharika lahu, wa bithalika umirtu wa ana awwalu al-muslimeen. Allahumma minka walaka ‘an Muhammadin wa ummatihi.
What else you should know?
Here is a list of a few powerful dua you should know.
