Dua for Slaughtering/Sacrificing an Animal
Source: Sahih Muslim 1966
((بِسْمِاللَّهِوَاللَّهُأَكْبَرُ[اللَّهُمَّمِنْكَوَلَكَ]اللَّهُمَّتَقَبَّلْمِنِّي)).
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Transliteration
Bismillāh wa-Allāhu akbar. [Allahumma minka wa laka] Allahumma taqabbal minnī.
Translation
In the name of Allah, and Allah is the greatest. O Allah, [this is] from You and for You. O Allah, accept it from me.
Context
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this supplication to be recited when slaughtering an animal for sacrifice. It acknowledges that the animal is a provision from Allah and is being offered for His sake.
Benefit
Reciting this dua affirms Tawhid (Oneness of Allah) and sincerity in offering the sacrifice, seeking Allah's acceptance of the act.
When to Recite
At the time of slaughtering an animal for sacrifice.