Chapter on Sacrificial Offerings

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) offered a sacrifice of two rams. He slaughtered one with his own hand and said: "O Allah سبحانه وتعالى, this is on behalf of me and on behalf of those from my household who could not offer a sacrifice." Then he slaughtered the other and said: "O Allah سبحانه وتعالى, this is on behalf of me and on behalf of those in my nation who could not offer a sacrifice." Similarly, Amir al-Mu'minin عليه السلام would offer a sacrifice on behalf of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) every year. He would slaughter a ram and say: "In the name of Allah سبحانه وتعالى, 'I have set my face firmly towards Him who created the heavens and the earth, inclining towards truth, and I am not of those who associate partners with Allah سبحانه وتعالى. Truly, my prayer, my sacrifice, my life, and my death are all for Allah سبحانه وتعالى, the Lord عز وجل of all the worlds. O Allah سبحانه وتعالى, this is from You and for You.'" Then he would say: "O Allah سبحانه وتعالى, this is on behalf of Your Prophet." Imam عليه السلام would then slaughter the ram and afterward sacrifice another ram for himself.