All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. We praise Him, seek His help, and ask His forgiveness. I testify that there is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His servant and Messenger. Allah says, “Indeed, We have granted you, [O Muhammad], al-Kawthar. So pray to your Lord and sacrifice” (Quran 108:1-2). O believers, fear Allah and speak words of truth (Quran 33:70).
Dear Muslims, today we celebrate Eid al-Adha, the festival of sacrifice, commemorating Prophet Ibrahim’s (عليه السلام) willingness to submit to Allah’s command. Allah says, “And when his Lord tested Ibrahim with commands, he fulfilled them” (Quran 2:124). Ibrahim’s sacrifice teaches us to prioritize Allah’s will above our desires. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “The son of Adam does no deed on the day of sacrifice more beloved to Allah than shedding blood [of the sacrificial animal]” (Jami` at-Tirmidhi, 1493).
This Eid, let our sacrifices reflect compassion. Share your Qurbani with the poor, as Allah commands: “Eat thereof and feed the poor and the beggar” (Quran 22:36). The Prophet (ﷺ) emphasized unity: “The hand that gives is better than the hand that takes” (Sahih al-Bukhari, 1429). Let us also sacrifice our ego, anger, and grudges to strengthen our community. Remember those suffering globally—pray for their relief and support them with charity.
O Allah, accept our sacrifices, forgive our sins, and unite our hearts. May this Eid bring us closer to You. Ameen. Eid Mubarak!
References:
Quran 2:124, 22:36, 33:70, 108:1-2
Sahih al-Bukhari, Book 24, Hadith 1429
Jami` at-Tirmidhi, Book 19, Hadith 1493