Eid Bayaan From Albert Falls Eid Gaah

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The True Spiritual Spirit of Qurbani

Importance of Niyyat (Intention): Outer actions must be backed by sincere intention for Allah's pleasure, as physical sacrifices without spiritual submission are meaningless.
The Legacy of Ibrahim (AS): Qurbani commemorates the profound submission of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and Prophet Ismail (AS), reminding believers to sacrifice their personal desires for Allah's commands.
Slaughtering the Nafs: The physical sacrifice of an animal symbolizes the spiritual slaughtering of one's ego, haram desires, and sinful inclinations.
Correcting Misconceptions and Bida'at: Eid should not be reduced to a carnival atmosphere characterized by vanity, intermingling, photography, missing Salah, or boasting about animals.

Surah Al-Hajj (22:37): "Lay yanālallāha luḥūmuhā wa lā dimā'uhā wa lākiyn yanāluhut-taqwā minkum" (Neither their meat nor their blood reaches Allah, but what reaches Him is piety/taqwa from you).
References to Hadith warning against picture-making and ostentation (riyakari).
Incidents from the lives of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and Prophet Ismail (AS) illustrating unwavering obedience.

Ensure pure intention (ikhlas) solely for Allah's pleasure when offering Qurbani.
Avoid filming, photography, and social media posting of slaughtering animals.
Maintain strict modesty, prevent intermingling, and fulfill all prescribed Salah on time during Eid.
Use the occasion of Qurbani to reflect on submitting one's entire life to the commands of Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.