Qurbani is a practise performed at Eid ul Adha, a celebration in recognition of the belief, humility and devotion shown to Allah by his Prophets, Ibrahim and only son, Ismail.
When Ibrahim received a revelation through his dream that he is to sacrifice Ismail, a treasured blessing to him at such an elderly age, he informed him of his dilemma and they both entrusted themselves to Allah. In exercising this uncompromised commitment to Allah, Ismail was replaced on the alter by a ram sent from the heavens in acknowledgement of his sincere faith in Allah.
In commemoration of this supreme act, exemplifying the spirit of sacrifice by both noble prophets of Islam, Muslims rejoice each year for the festival of Eid ul Adha. The festival is marked by the sacrifice of an animal, usually a sheep, goat or cow with a significant portion given to the poor in submission to the will of Allah.
Each year, Muslims engage themselves in the spirit of Qurbani to fulfil this selfless duty.
In doing so, they join a huge humanitarian effort by Islamic Relief to reach out to those who most need their help.
Prophet Muhammad (saws) said, “There is nothing dearer to Allah during the days of Qurbani than the sacrificing of animals. The sacrificed animal shall come on the Day of Judgement with its horns, hair, and hooves (to be weighed). The sacrifice is accepted by Allah before the blood reaches the ground. Therefore sacrifice with an open and happy heart.”
( Hadith: Tirmidi, Ibn Majah )
Source:
www.islamic-relief.org.uk
When Ibrahim received a revelation through his dream that he is to sacrifice Ismail, a treasured blessing to him at such an elderly age, he informed him of his dilemma and they both entrusted themselves to Allah. In exercising this uncompromised commitment to Allah, Ismail was replaced on the alter by a ram sent from the heavens in acknowledgement of his sincere faith in Allah.
In commemoration of this supreme act, exemplifying the spirit of sacrifice by both noble prophets of Islam, Muslims rejoice each year for the festival of Eid ul Adha. The festival is marked by the sacrifice of an animal, usually a sheep, goat or cow with a significant portion given to the poor in submission to the will of Allah.
Each year, Muslims engage themselves in the spirit of Qurbani to fulfil this selfless duty.
In doing so, they join a huge humanitarian effort by Islamic Relief to reach out to those who most need their help.
Prophet Muhammad (saws) said, “There is nothing dearer to Allah during the days of Qurbani than the sacrificing of animals. The sacrificed animal shall come on the Day of Judgement with its horns, hair, and hooves (to be weighed). The sacrifice is accepted by Allah before the blood reaches the ground. Therefore sacrifice with an open and happy heart.”
( Hadith: Tirmidi, Ibn Majah )
Source:
www.islamic-relief.org.uk
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