The Dua for Qurbani (Udhiya) is a profound spiritual connection to the act of sacrifice during Eid al-Adha. This sacred ritual commemorates the devotion of Prophet Ibrahim (AS). According to Sahih Muslim, the Prophet ﷺ performed the sacrifice with his own hands, emphasizing the importance of personal involvement in this act of worship.

In this guide, we provide the authentic Duas for Qurbani in Arabic and English, along with essential rules regarding eligibility and the distribution of meat.

🕋 Dua for Qurbani in Arabic Before Sacrifice

Recite the following Qurbani Dua as you prepare the animal for slaughter:

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ [اللَّهُمَّ مِنْكَ وَلَكَ] اللَّهُمَّ تَقَبَّلْ مِنِّي

"In the name of Allah, Allah is the Greatest! [O Allah, it is from You and for You.] O Allah, accept it from me."

References: Sahih Muslim 3/1557, Hisnul Muslim 246.

⚖️ Rules of Qurbani Eligibility (Nisab)

Qurbani is Wajib (obligatory) for every adult Muslim who meets the following criteria during the days of Eid:

• Possesses wealth above the Nisab threshold (similar to Zakat requirements).
• Is a free, sane, and non-traveling (Muqeem) individual.
• The animal must be healthy, free from significant defects, and of the correct age (e.g., Goat/Sheep 1 year+, Cow 2 years+, Camel 5 years+).

📖 Quranic Verses for the Sacrifice

It is recommended to recite these verses from Surah Al-An'am to strengthen your intention:

إِنِّي وَجَّهْتُ وَجْهِيَ لِلَّذِي فَطَرَ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالأَرْضَ حَنِيفًا وَمَا أَنَا مِنَ الْمُشْرِكِينَ

"Indeed, I have turned my face towards Him who created the heavens and the earth..." (Quran 6:79)

إِنَّ صَلَاتِي وَنُسُكِي وَمَحْيَايَ وَمَمَاتِي لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ

"Truly, my prayer, my sacrifice, my living, and my dying are for Allah..." (Quran 6:162)

🥩 Distribution of Qurbani Meat

According to the Sunnah, the meat from the sacrifice should ideally be divided into three equal parts:

1. One-third for your own family.
2. One-third for friends and relatives.
3. One-third for the poor and needy.

Learn more about the History of Eid al-Adha to understand why this distribution is so vital to the community.

📢 Takbeer-e-Tashreeq

Do not forget the Takbeer-e-Tashreeq, which is mandatory to recite after every Fardh prayer from the 9th to the 13th of Dhul Hijjah:

Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, La ilaha illallahu Wallahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Walillahil Hamd.

For more details on prayer timings and Eid protocols, check the IslamicFinder resource.