Dua After Slaughtering the Qurbani

September 20, 2026

Kurban Kesildikten Sonra Okunacak Dua ve Anlamı

Explanation

This is the verse and dua that it is mustahabb (recommended) to recite after the qurbani (sacrifice) has been slaughtered.

The first sentence is Surah al-An’am, verse 162: “My prayer, my rites of worship (nusuk), my life and my death are for Allah, the Lord of the worlds.” The word “nusuk” refers to the sacrifice and the rites of Hajj; this is why the verse is directly related to the qurbani. The second sentence begins with the name of Allah and brings together trust in Him (tawakkul) and the dhikr “la hawla wa la quwwata illa billah”. With these words, the one who offers the sacrifice affirms that both the life they have taken and their own life belong to Allah.

Dua Text

اِنَّ صَلَاتِى وَنُسُكِى وَمَحْيَاىَ وَمَمَاتِى لِلّٰهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ

بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللّٰهِ لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ اِلَّا بِاللّٰهِ الْعَلِىِّ الْعَظِيمِ

Transliteration

Inna salati wa nusuki wa mahyaya wa mamati lillahi Rabbil-‘alamin.

Bismillahi tawakkaltu ‘ala Allah, la hawla wa la quwwata illa billahil-‘aliyyil-‘azim.

Meaning

Surely my prayer, my rites of worship, my life and my death belong to Allah, the Lord of the worlds; they are for Him alone.

In the name of Allah, I have put my trust in Allah. There is no power and no strength except with Allah, the Most High, the Magnificent.

What Is Asked in This Dua

This dua expresses not a request but submission: it affirms that worship, life and death all belong to Allah. The book reminds us that the qurbani is slaughtered for Allah, in His name and for His pleasure, while its reward belongs to the servant.

When and How to Recite

It is recited after the qurbani has been slaughtered. The book states that reciting this verse is mustahabb and that it has long been the practice.

While slaughtering the animal you say “Bismillahi Allahu akbar”; this verse and dua are recited after the slaughter is complete. Those who have their qurbani slaughtered by proxy can also recite it when they receive news of the slaughter. Afterwards, praying two rak’ahs of thanksgiving (shukr) prayer is considered mustahabb.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is recited after the qurbani is slaughtered?

The verse “Inna salati wa nusuki wa mahyaya wa mamati lillahi Rabbil-‘alamin” and the dua “Bismillahi tawakkaltu ‘ala Allah…” are recited.

How is the qurbani meat distributed?

According to the book, the meat is divided into three parts: one part is eaten with your household, one part is distributed to the poor and needy, and one part is eaten with friends and relatives.

For whom is offering a qurbani wajib?

The book states that offering a qurbani is wajib for those who are financially able.

Is the dua while slaughtering the same as the dua after slaughtering?

No. While slaughtering you say “Bismillahi Allahu akbar”; the verse and dua on this page are recited after the slaughter is finished.

Do those who have their qurbani slaughtered by proxy recite this dua?

Yes. It can be recited when news of the slaughter arrives or on the day of the sacrifice; the source does not require slaughtering it yourself.

Source

Tirmidhi.

The text on this page was prepared by Dua Kitaplığı based on the work cited above. The Arabic text has been transcribed from the original with its vowel marks, and the transliteration in Latin letters and the English meaning are given separately. No virtue or number that does not appear in the source is added to this page. How do we prepare our content?

Published: 20 September 2026 · Last updated: 9 October 2026