Dua When Slaughtering the Qurbani (Sacrifice)

September 21, 2026

Kurban Kesilirken Okunacak Dua Okunuşu ve Anlamı

Explanation

This is the dua recited when slaughtering the qurbani (sacrifice). It is taken from Surah al-An’am.

Dua Text

إِنِّي وَجَّهْتُ وَجْهِيَ لِلَّذِي فَطَرَ السَّمٰوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ حَنِيفًا وَمَا أَنَا مِنَ الْمُشْرِكِينَ، إِنَّ صَلَاتِي وَنُسُكِي وَمَحْيَايَ وَمَمَاتِي لِلّٰهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ، لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ وَبِذٰلِكَ أُمِرْتُ وَأَنَا مِنَ الْمُسْلِمِينَ

Transliteration

Inni wajjahtu wajhiya lilladhi fataras-samawati wal-arda hanifan wa ma ana minal-mushrikin. Inna salati wa nusuki wa mahyaya wa mamati lillahi Rabbil-‘alamin, la sharika lahu wa bi-dhalika umirtu wa ana minal-muslimin.

Meaning

I have turned my face, inclining to the truth, toward the One who created the heavens and the earth; I am not among those who associate partners with Allah. Surely my prayer, my worship, my life and my death are for Allah, the Lord of the worlds. He has no partner. This is what I have been commanded, and I am among the Muslims.

What Is Asked in This Dua

This dua recited when slaughtering the sacrifice consists of verses taken from Surah al-An’am, and it is more a proclamation of faith than a request. While slaughtering the sacrifice, the servant says that he has turned his face toward Allah, who created the heavens and the earth; with the words “inclining to the truth” he states that he does this with an upright submission, far from all falsehood. Then he openly declares that he is not among those who associate partners with Allah; that is, this sacrifice is for no one other than Allah.

In the second part, the servant proclaims that his prayer, his worship (including the sacrifice), his life and his death belong solely to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. He emphasizes that He has no partner. The last sentence affirms that this is not merely his own choice but a divine command, and that the servant is among the Muslims. In this way, the sacrifice becomes a symbol of dedicating an entire life to Allah.

When and How to Recite

According to the source, this dua is recited when slaughtering the sacrifice. It is appropriate to recite it right before the animal is slaughtered, before the knife is applied, on Eid al-Adha or for other sacrifices such as a vowed sacrifice (nadhr) or aqiqah. No specific number of recitations is mentioned in the source.

Since the text consists of verses of the Quran, it is better to recite it with wudu. It should be recited while reflecting on its meaning, with the awareness that the sacrifice is slaughtered for Allah alone. Those who do not know the Arabic by heart can also express this intention with its meaning in their own language.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the dua for slaughtering the qurbani recited?

It is recited right before the sacrificial animal is slaughtered, during the slaughter. It can be recited for every sacrifice, such as the Eid sacrifice, a vowed sacrifice or aqiqah.

What does the qurbani dua mean?

The servant proclaims that he has turned his face toward Allah, who created the heavens and the earth, that his prayer, worship, life and death belong solely to the Lord of the worlds, and that he is among the Muslims.

What is the source of the qurbani dua?

It consists of verses 79 and 162-163 of Surah al-An’am; it also appears as the dua for the sacrifice in Majmu’at al-Ahzab.

Source

al-An'am 6:79, 162-163. Majmu'at al-Ahzab, vol. 1, p. 305.

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: 21 September 2026 · Last updated: 9 October 2026