Masnoon Method of Sacrifice It is more virtuous to slaughter the animal with one's own hands. If one does not know how to slaughter, it is preferred that he remain present while someone else is sacrificing the animal. It is not necessary to make the niyyah (intention) of Qurbaani with the tongue, however it is necessary to say Bismillahi Allahu Akbar when slaughtering. When the animal is laid ...