6الذبحAnimal Sacrifice

HajjDesignated slaughterhouses in MinaDay 10 of Dhul Hijjah, after stoning Jamrat al-Aqabah

After stoning Jamrat al-Aqabah, pilgrims performing Hajj Tamattu' or Qiran must offer an animal sacrifice (Qurbani/Udhiyah). This commemorates Prophet Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail in obedience to Allah, who then replaced the sacrifice with a ram. The meat is distributed among the poor, relatives, and the pilgrim. Today, pilgrims typically purchase a voucher and the sacrifice is performed on their behalf.

Duas & Supplications

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُمَّ تَقَبَّلْ مِنِّي

Transliteration

Bismillahi wallahu akbar, Allahumma taqabbal minni

Translation

In the name of Allah, and Allah is the Greatest. O Allah, accept from me.

Practical Tips

1Purchase a sacrifice voucher from authorized providers before Hajj if possible.
2Pilgrims performing Hajj Ifrad do not have a mandatory sacrifice, but it is recommended.
3The sacrifice can be done on the 10th, 11th, 12th, or 13th of Dhul Hijjah.
4After sacrifice, men shave their head (Halq) or trim hair (Taqsir); women cut a fingertip-length.