Muslims of all ethnic races in numerous corner of the Muslims world in the month of al-Hijrah converge to Mecca and Medina to perform the obligation Hajj Pilgrimage on the occasion of EID AL-ADHA 1433 H. The event is the yearly commemoration of Hajj which becomes an obligation to perform pilgrimage to the KA'ABAH in MISIDIL-HARAM. and other Hajj rituals in ARAFAH, MUZZALIFAH and MINA. The Hajj pilgrimage is fixed days normally on the 10th. day of the 12th.month in the Islamic calender month of Dhu al-Hijjah.
Muslims would understand that the word 'Eid' appear in surah Al-Maidah denotes the 'Table Spread', meaning some festivals which generally creates a feeling of joy, love and lively among the children. Whatsoever, it also called for a Submission that are usually spontaneous, Conscientious and Obedient or any resistant against the will and guidance of God. It is as quoted in surah Al-Baqarah verse 208: " Islam teaches us to submit completely and wholeheartedly - by obeying all the rules and regulations of Islam religion and follow not the footsteps of Shiatan (Satan). Verily, He is to your a plain enemy."
While we are to commemorate the Eid al-Adha, we are requested to perform the 'sacrifice' which is the faithful trail and triumph of Prophet Abraham described in surah Al-Hajj verse 36 mentioned below:
Surah Al-Hajj verse 36: (The Pilgrimage)
"And the Budn (cow, oxen, or camels driven to be offered as sacrifices by the pilgrims at the santuary of Makkah. We have made them for you as among the Symbols of Allah, wherein you have much good. So mention the Name of Allah over them when they are up in lines (for sacrifice). Then, when they down on their sides (after slaughter), eat thereof, and feed the poor who do not ask (men), and the beggar who asks (men). Thus have We made them subject to that you may be grateful."
From the above aforementioned verse 36 surah Al-Hajj slaughtering of the animals above as sacrifices not only in the occasion on Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca but it also permissible to perform the sacrifice in other home Muslims country. During this Hajj period, the ritual of sacrifice is truly a good deeds for the Muslims profession because it is among the Symbol of Allah SWT. Therefore the meats after slaughtering the animals should be sincerely and fairly distributed to feed the poor and the beggars. The share of the sacrifice meats are fairly distributed and divide into three parts as followed:
1) The family retains one third of the share.
2) Another one third is given to friend and neighbour.
3) The other third is given to the poor and needy.
For our information, the above act of sacrifice remind us the symbolize and willingness to give up the benefit to us close to our heart in order to follow the command of Allah SWT. It also symbolize the willingness to give up some of our bounties in a way to strengthen the bond of Muslims friendship and help those in needs. We should truly recognize the blessing and command of Allah SWT and open our heart and be united with other Muslims brotherhood nation.
In the past era of Prophet and Rasool, we Muslims truly believe in respect of 'Sacrifice' of Prophet Abraham's trail and triumph was to face the command of Allah SWT to kill his only son Ismael. Upon hearing the command of Allah SWT, he immediately prepared to submit to Allah's SWT will. However, when he at the moment prepared to sacrifice his son, then Allah SWT revealed to him that his sacrifice has been fulfilled. In this respect, he has shown his love and obedience to his Lord supercede all others to sacrifice his beloved son which is eventually replace by Allah SWT the slaughter of a Wether. This momentous sacrifice is depicted in surah As-Saffat verse 107 and the same surah of verse 102 narrated below:
Surah As-Soffat verse 102: (Those Ranged in Ranks)
"And, when he (his son) was old enough to walk with him, he said: "O my son! I have seen in a dream that I am slaughtering you (offering you in sacrifice to Allah). So look what you think!". He said: "O my father! Do that which you are commanded, Insha Allah (if Allah will), you shall find me of As-Sabirin (the patient)."
Surah As-Saffat verse 107: (Those Ranged in Ranks)
"And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice (i.e kibas - a ram)."
From the two verses 102 and 107 of surah As-Saffat cited when Prophet Abraham's beloved son Ismael reached the age of adult stage Abraham said to him: "O my son! I have seen a vision that I should offer you as a Sacrifice, now tell me what your view!: "He replied, "O my father! Do as you are commanded: "You will find me, if Allah so will of the patient." The subject matter of sacrifice and obedience in themselves practice by Muslims have nothing to do with the atoning for any sins committed by the Muslims. This is the misconception of the Muslims regarding the sacrifice in the slaughtering of selected animals to commemorate the occasion of Eid al-Adha. Whatsoever the sacrifice in the present day or past era on this significant deeds we should believe and hold steadfastly the verse 37 of Al-Qur'an surah Al-Hajj which cited: "It is not the meat nor the blood that reaches Allah, it is your piety reaches Him."
In this commemoration of Eid al-Adha, I hereby conclude that the symbolism is the attitude of our willingness to sacrifice as a Straight Path in our lives as to follow Allah's SWT command completely and obediently. It is therefore the strength of our heart, purity in faith and obedience and hold steadfastly our religion tenets by all Muslims on this Earth.
Allah SWT does not love anyone who is Treacherous and Ungrateful.
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