Qurbani is the sacred act of slaughtering an animal during Eid ul-Adha to remember the obedience of Prophet Ibrahim and his son Prophet Ismail.
In Islam, giving Qurbani is not just a physical act, but a profound act of worship led with clear guidelines, merciful handling, and authentic prophetic Dua.
Qurbani ki Dua (Minimum Obligation)
Read this Dua at the moment of slaughter, and if it is omitted intentionally, the meat becomes non-halal.
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
Pronunciation: Bismillaahi wallaahu Akbar.
Qurbani ki Dua in English: “In the name of Allah, and Allah is the Greatest.”
Qurbani ki Dua in Hindi: “अल्लाह के नाम से, और अल्लाह सबसे बड़ा है।”
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari (Hadith 5558) & Sahih Muslim (Hadith 1966)
Dua before Slaughtering
Read this Dua with full declaration of devotion at the time before slaughtering.
إِنِّي وَجَّهْتُ وَجْهِيَ لِلَّذِي فَطَرَ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ حَنِيفًا وَمَا أَنَا مِنَ الْمُشْرِكِينَ، إِنَّ صَلَاتِي وَنُسُكِي وَمَحْيَايَ وَمَمَاتِي لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ، لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ وَبِذَٰلِكَ أُمِرْتُ وَأَنَا مِنَ الْمُسْلِمِينَ. اللَّهُمَّ مِنْكَ وَلَكَ
Pronunciation: Innee wajjahtu wajhiya lilladhee fataras-samaawaati wal-arda haneefanw-wa maaa ana minal-mushrikeen. Inna salaatee wa nusukee wa mahyaaya wa mamaatee lillaahi Rabbil-‘aalameen. Laa shareeka lahu wa bi-dhaalika umirtu wa ana minal-muslimeen. Allahumma minka wa lak.
Dua before Slaughtering in English: “Verily, I have turned my face toward Him Who created the heavens and the earth, upright (upon pure monotheism), and I am not of the polytheists. Truly, my prayer, my sacrifice, my living, and my dying are for Allah, the Lord of all the worlds. He has no partner. And of this I have been commanded, and I am of the Muslims. O Allah, this is from You and for You.”
Dua before Slaughtering in Hindi: “बेशक मैंने अपना रुख़ यकसू होकर उस ज़ात की तरफ़ किया जिसने आसमानों और ज़मीन को पैदा किया, और मैं मुशरिकों में से नहीं हूँ। बेशक मेरी नमाज़, मेरी क़ुर्बानी, मेरा जीना और मेरा मरना सब अल्लाह ही के लिए है जो तमाम जहानों का पालने वाला है। उसका कोई शरीक नहीं, और मुझे इसी का हुक्म दिया गया है और मैं फ़रमाबरदारों (मुसलमानों) में से हूँ। ऐ अल्लाह! यह तेरी ही अता है और तेरे ही लिए है।”
Source: Sunan Abi Dawud (Hadith 2795) & Sunan Ibn Majah (Hadith 3121)
Dua after Slaughtering
Read this Dua after slaughtering to ask Allah to accept the scrutiny from you.
اللَّهُمَّ تَقَبَّلْ مِنِّي كَمَا تَقَبَّلْتَ مِنْ خَلِيلِكَ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَحَبِيبِكَ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَلَيْهِمَا الصَّلَاةُ وَالسَّلَامُ
Pronunciation: Allahumma taqabbal minnee kamaa taqabbalta min khaleelika Ibraaheema wa habeebika Muhammadin, ‘alayhimas-salaatu was-salaam.
Dua after Slaughtering in English: “O Allah, accept this from me as You accepted from Your close friend Ibrahim and Your beloved Muhammad, upon them both be peace and blessings.”
Dua after Slaughtering in Hindi: “ऐ अल्लाह! इसे मेरी तरफ़ से क़बूल फ़रमा, जिस तरह तूने अपने ख़लील हज़रत इब्राहीम और अपने हबीब हज़रत मुहम्मद (अलैहिमुस्सलाम) की तरफ़ से क़बूल फ़रमाया था।”
Note: If you are slaughtering for someone else or on behalf of someone else, replace “minnee” (from me) with “min [Name]” (e.g., Allahumma taqabbal min Zaid…).
Sunnah Habits to follow for Qurbani
- Prepare: Ensure Animal is Well-Fed & Calm
- Sharpen the knife thoroughly away from the animal’s view
- Lay the animal gently on its left flank, facing Qiblah
- Recite Pre-Slaughter Dua: “Innee wajjahtu wajhiya…”
- Say aloud: “Bismillaahi wallaahu Akbar” & Slaughter Swiftly
- Sever the 4 Main Vessels: Windpipe, Gullet & 2 Jugular Veins
- Recite Post-Slaughter Acceptance Dua: “Allahumma taqabbal…”
- Wait Until Animal Becomes Fully Lifeless Before Skinning
Ethics of Animal Welfare During Qurbani
- Treat with Kindness: Give the animal fresh water and food prior to the day of slaughter; never starve or drag it forcefully by its legs or horns.
- The Prophet’s Command on Mercy: The Messenger of Allah stated:
“Verily Allah has prescribed excellence (Ihsan) in all things. So when you kill, kill with excellence, and when you slaughter, slaughter with excellence. Let each of you sharpen his blade and bring ease to his animal.” (Sahih Muslim, Hadith 1955).
- The Spirit of Sacrifice: Allah reminds us in the Quran:
“Their meat will not reach Allah, nor will their blood, but what reaches Him is piety from you.” (Surah Al-Hajj 22:37).
You can also read about Ayatul Kursi.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Yes, a woman can perform the slaughter herself, as it is completely valid and halal.
If the slaughterer forgets the dua for slaughtering, then the meat remains halal to consume, according to scholars. If it is performed deliberately, the meat is unlawful.
Yes, it is recommended etiquette to refrain from cutting hair, trimming nails, or removing body hair until the animal is slaughtered.
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