Main Topic
The virtues, Islamic etiquettes, and spiritual significance of Eid-ul-Adha and performing Qurbani (sacrifice) for the pleasure of Allah.
Key Lessons
- Qurbani is a sacred act of worship demonstrating total submission to Allah, following the Sunnah of Prophet Ibrahim (Alayhis Salam) and Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
- Islam emphasizes Ihsan (excellence and kindness) in all matters, including animal welfare and humane methods of slaughter.
- Celebrations should be accompanied by empathy and supplication for oppressed Muslims suffering worldwide.
- Acts of worship must be preserved from vanity, pride, intermingling, and non-Islamic customs like filming animal slaughter.
Quranic/Hadith References
- Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: "When you slaughter, slaughter in a good way" (Hadith).
- Hadith prohibiting sharpening a knife in front of an animal or slaughtering one animal in front of another.
- The trial of Prophet Ibrahim (Alayhis Salam) submitting to Allah's command to sacrifice his son, replaced by a ram.
- Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) sacrificing on behalf of himself and his entire Ummah.
Practical Advice
- Ensure knives are properly sharpened beforehand out of sight of the animals to minimize pain.
- Distribute Qurbani meat appropriately, ideally reserving one-third for one's family, one-third for relatives/friends, and one-third for the needy.
- Maintain focus on Taqwa and refrain from converting Qurbani into a festive carnival, taking unnecessary videos, or neglecting congregational Salah due to slaughter activities.
- Supervise children closely and prevent young or weak individuals from slaughtering if it causes undue pain to the animal.
Hazrat Moulana Dawood Seedat Saheb