What prayer should be recited while sacrificing a qurban ?

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Sacrificing an animal, known as Qurban, is a mandatory act in the Islamic faith for those who have the financial means. Like every act of worship in Islam, there are certain requirements for Qurban sacrifice to be considered valid and acceptable.

Sacrificing an animal is an essential act in Islam for those who have the financial means. Like every act of worship in Islam, sacrificing an animal also has its own requirements to ensure the validity and acceptance of the worship. Eid al-Adha is an important occasion for Muslims. Among these, proper selection of the animal, fair distribution, ensuring the animal does not suffer, and utilizing the meat properly are crucial. Additionally, the most important aspect of the sacrifice ritual is to ensure it is performed correctly according to Islamic guidelines, with attention to reciting the appropriate prayers. You can support by making a Qurban donation through Deniz Feneri Foundation.

Preparations Before Sacrificing the Qurban Before the sacrifice, it is obligatory for the owner of the Qurban to recite a specific prayer, regardless of who will perform the actual sacrifice. The prayer should be recited in accordance with Islamic guidelines and rules. Additionally, the sacrificial animal should be laid down with its legs facing the Qiblah (direction of the Kaaba). The owner should also face the Qiblah while reciting the prayer. For those who prefer not to perform the sacrifice themselves, they may choose to donate instead. Deniz Feneri offers various donation options, including food aid.

Dua to be Recited During Sacrifice The prayer to be recited before sacrificing the animal is found in Surah Al-An'am (6:165) and it goes as follows: "Indeed, my prayer, my rites of sacrifice, my living and my dying are for Allah, Lord of the worlds." The meaning of the prayer is, “Indeed, I have turned my face toward He who created the heavens and the earth, inclining toward truth, and I am not of those who associate others with Allah.” Additionally, the prayers "Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar. La ilaha illa Allah, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar wa lillahil-hamd" (Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest. There is no deity but Allah. Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, and to Allah belongs all praise) are also recited during the sacrifice.