بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُمَّ هَذَا مِنْكَ وَلَكَ، عَنْ فُلاَنٍ
In the name of Allah, and Allah is the greatest. O Allah, this is from You and for You, on behalf of so-and-so.
Bismillah, wallahu akbar. Allahumma hadha minka wa laka, 'an fulan.
When to Read
This dua is recited when sacrificing an animal on the Day of Nahr (the 10th of Dhul Hijjah), also known as Eid al-Adha. It is a time of great worship and devotion, following the completion of the Hajj rituals for those performing it, and a significant day for Muslims worldwide. The sacrifice commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) to sacrifice his son Ismail (peace be upon him) at Allah's command.
How to Read
When performing the sacrifice, you should face the Qiblah, say 'Bismillah' (In the name of Allah), then 'Allahu Akbar' (Allah is the greatest). Immediately after, recite this dua, stating that the sacrifice is from Allah and for Allah's sake. If sacrificing on behalf of someone else (like a family member), you would mention their name in place of 'fulan' (so-and-so). Ensure the animal is healthy and has been treated with kindness before the sacrifice.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting this dua signifies our acknowledgment that all blessings and provisions come from Allah. It also affirms that the act of sacrifice is done solely for His pleasure and obedience. By saying 'minka wa laka' (from You and for You), we are expressing humility and recognizing our complete dependence on Allah. It connects our act of worship to the Sunnah of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) and shows our intention to follow the command of Allah by offering this sacrifice, which is a great act of worship.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Ibn Umar: The Prophet (ﷺ) used to say when he slaughtered, 'Bismillahi wa wallahu akbar, Allahumma hadha minka wa laka, 'an ummati' (In the name of Allah, and Allah is the greatest. O Allah, this is from You and for You, on behalf of my Ummah). And Ibrahim (peace be upon him) sacrificed two rams and said: 'Bismillahi, wallahu akbar, Allahumma taqabbal min Ibrahim wa ahli bayti' (In the name of Allah, and Allah is the greatest. O Allah, accept it from Ibrahim and his household). The Prophet (ﷺ) sacrificed on behalf of Muhammad's family. In another narration: 'Allahumma taqabbal min Muhammadin wa aali Muhammadin' (O Allah, accept it from Muhammad and the family of Muhammad). *Note: The provided dua text is a simplified version often used, with the full hadith mentioning sacrifice on behalf of the Ummah or family. The version 'an fulan' is for sacrificing on behalf of a specific individual, as taught by scholars for practical application.*