Sahih Muslim 1966a — The Prophet’s Sacrifice with Bismillah and Takbir

Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 1966a

This Hadith about the Sunnah way of sacrifice describes what Anas saw from the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم. The Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم sacrificed two horned rams, white with black markings, using his own hands. The report also says that he recited the name of Allah and said Allahu Akbar. He placed his foot on their sides while sacrificing them. The wording gives a clear and calm picture of the act of Eid sacrifice. It does not turn the sacrifice into a show; it shows worship done with Allah’s name and proper control of the animal. People searching for Bismillah Allahu Akbar sacrifice hadith or two horned rams hadith will find the core teaching here: the act was done with remembrance of Allah.