Qurbani ki dua: the short invocation shown here is Bismillahi wallahu akbar—in Allah’s name, and Allah is the greatest. These opening words are reported in Sunan Abi Dawud 2810. This page explains the excerpt and its Urdu/English meanings, rather than presenting the whole narration as a single formula.
Qurbani Ki Dua in Arabic
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ
Urdu Translation
اللہ کے نام سے، اور اللہ سب سے بڑا ہے۔
Qurbani Ki Dua Transliteration
Bismillahi wallahu akbar.
English Meaning
In the name of Allah; Allah is greater than all.
Meaning and Hadith Reference
Bismillah begins with Allah’s name, and Allahu akbar declares His greatness. These are the opening words in the cited report; the image presents that short excerpt, rather than the entire narration.
Sunan Abi Dawud 2810, graded Sahih by Al-Albani on the cited source, reports these words during the Prophet’s sacrifice. His following words in that particular report describe those on whose behalf he offered it. This page focuses on the short invocation and its meaning.
Source: Sunan Abi Dawud 2810 (opening words).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bismillahi wallahu akbar mean?
It invokes Allah’s name and declares His greatness. In Urdu: اللہ کے نام سے، اور اللہ سب سے بڑا ہے۔
Is this the complete narrated wording?
No. It is the opening invocation from Abu Dawud 2810. The report continues with words about those on whose behalf the sacrifice was offered.
Does this page explain all qurbani rules?
No. It explains the short invocation and its source. Ask a qualified scholar about the detailed requirements for your circumstances.
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