Qurban - The Actual Sacrifice and Method of Slaughter

The Actual Sacrifice and Method of Slaughter

  • A person should slaughter his own animal if he is able to slaughter properly, otherwise he should entrust it to someone to slaughter on his behalf. However it is recommended that he at least be present at the time of slaughter should he be unable to do the actual slaughter. Women are also allowed to slaughter should the laws of separation be observed.
  • The animal has to be placed down very gently on its left side, with the throat facing Qiblah
  • It is recommended to recite verses 6:79, 6:162 and 6:163 (Al-An'aam- The Cattle) with the addition Allahuma minka walaka (O Allah You gave it to me and I offer it to You. The complete Arabic formulation is: Innee wajjahtu wajhiya lillathee fataraassamawati wal-arda haneefawwama ana mina almushrikeen. Qul inna salatee wanusukee wamahyaya wamamatee lillahi rabbil AAlameen. La shareeka lahu wabithalika omirtu waana awwalul muslimeen. Allahuma minka walaka. Bismillah, Allahu Akbar

* It is essential to recite: Bismillah, Allahu Akbar (In the name of Allah, Allah is the greatest)

  • The throat of the animal should be cut in a manner to ensure that the gullet, the wind pipe and the two external jugular/ arterial veins are severed
  • The spinal cord of the animal must NOT be severed at the time of slaughter.
  • The blood of the animal should be allowed to drain until down to a trickle
  • One should recite the prayer: O Allah, accept this sacrifice offered by me as You accepted the sacrifice offered by Your friend Abraham and that offered by Your loved one Muhammad. May peace and blessings descend upon them both
  • Any animals that get injured in the actual slaughter process are permissible for sacrifice. Should the animal break its leg or the ear gets cut, the Qurbani will be valid (Ad Durrul Mukhtar)

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