Dua When Slaughtering or Offering a Sacrifice
When slaughtering or offering a sacrifice. Greetings, praise, thanks and more.
What is the dua for when slaughtering or offering a sacrifice?
The dua for when slaughtering or offering a sacrifice begins “Bismillāh wallāhu Akbar”, meaning “With the Name of Allah”. It is reported in Muslim 3/1557, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
When Slaughtering or Offering a Sacrifice in Arabic
Transliteration
Bismillāh wallāhu Akbar [Allāhumma minka wa lak] Allāhumma taqabbal minnī.
Meaning in English
With the Name of Allah, Allah is the Most Great! [O Allah, from You and to You.] O Allah, accept it from me.
When and how to recite it
Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “When slaughtering or offering a sacrifice”.
The source does not give a fixed number of repetitions.
Where does this dua come from?
This dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah compiled by Sa'id bin Ali al-Qahtani. It is reported in Muslim 3/1557.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for when slaughtering or offering a sacrifice?
The dua for when slaughtering or offering a sacrifice begins “Bismillāh wallāhu Akbar”, meaning “With the Name of Allah”. It is reported in Muslim 3/1557, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
What does the dua for when slaughtering or offering a sacrifice mean?
With the Name of Allah, Allah is the Most Great! [O Allah, from You and to You.] O Allah, accept it from me.
How do you pronounce the dua for when slaughtering or offering a sacrifice?
The transliteration is: Bismillāh wallāhu Akbar [Allāhumma minka wa lak] Allāhumma taqabbal minnī.
Where is the dua for when slaughtering or offering a sacrifice reported?
Muslim 3/1557. The dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah.
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