Prayer to be recited when sacrificing an animal; Intention and Proxy Prayer

When performing the sacrifice, the primary goal should be to please Allah, the slaughter should begin with the recitation of Bismillah (in the name of Allah), and one should strive to follow the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as much as possible.

The first prayer to recite when sacrificing a sacrifice

It is recommended to read the following verse before starting the slaughter:

Arabic

God bless you, God bless you وَالْأَرْضَ حَنِيفًا وَمَا أَنَا مِنَ الْمُشْرِكِينَ

pronunciation

innî veccehtü vechiye lillezî fetaras semâvâti vel arda hanîfen ve mâ ene minel müşrikîn.

Meaning:

"I have turned my face towards Allah, who created the heavens and the earth from nothing. I am not one of those who associate partners with Him."

Saying Bismillah and Takbir while Slaughtering a Sacrifice

While using the knife, the following expression is said:

بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ، اللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ

Pronunciation:

Bismillâhi Allahu Ekber

Meaning:

"In the name of Allah, Allah is the greatest."

This expression is one of the fundamental Sunnahs of slaughtering a sacrifice.

Intention of One Who Sacrifices for Oneself

If a person is sacrificing for themselves, the intention can be made as follows:

"I intend to sacrifice the obligatory (or voluntary) sacrifice for the sake of Allah."

The intention is heartfelt. It is not necessary to repeat this sentence with the same words.

Intention When Sacrificing on Behalf of Another

If a sacrifice is being made on behalf of someone else, the intention is made as follows:

"O Allah, I am sacrificing this sacrifice on behalf of (Name Surname) for Your pleasure. Accept it."

Prayer That Can Be Said When Sacrificing on Behalf of Another

"O Allah! We are sacrificing this sacrifice on behalf of our brother for Your pleasure. Accept this act of worship. Grant the owner blessings, health, and goodness. Amen."

Prayer to be recited after sacrifice

اللهم تقبل منا إنك أنت السميع العليم وتب علينا إنك أنت التواب الرحيم

pronunciation

Allahumme takabbel minnâ inneke entes semi'ul scholar ve tub aleynâ inneke entet tevvâbur rahîm.

Meaning

"O Allah! Accept it from us. Surely You are the one who hears and knows everything. Accept our repentance. Surely You are the One who accepts repentance and is the Most Merciful."

Important Considerations During Sacrificial Slaughter

The slaughter of the sacrificial animal must begin with the recitation of Bismillah (In the name of Allah) and Takbir (Allahu Akbar).

The animal should not be subjected to cruelty; the slaughtering process should be quick and careful.

A sharp knife should be used.

No other animal should be slaughtered alongside the sacrificial animal.

Hygiene rules must be followed.

The sacrifice must be performed according to Islamic customs.

Anadolu Birlik A.Ş. Provides Sacrificial Slaughtering Services in Accordance with Islamic Customs

As Anadolu Birlik A.Ş., all our sacrificial slaughtering services are performed:

In accordance with Islamic customs,

Under the supervision of a veterinarian,

In compliance with hygiene standards,

Adhering to the principle of proxy,

By professional teams.

Every sacrificial act is performed with a sense of trust and with the intention of pleasing Allah.

Note: The essence of intention is in the heart. The words spoken help to express the intention; it is not necessary to recite a specific text from memory for the validity of the worship. In slaughtering by proxy, the essential element is that a valid power of attorney has been given and that the slaughter is carried out in accordance with that power of attorney.