Moulana Dawood Seedat From Empangeni After Esha

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Reflections on the immense virtues of the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah, the true spiritual essence of Qurbani (Udhiyah), and avoiding modern distractions and sins during Eid.

The essence of Qurbani is taqwa (God-consciousness) and obedience to Allah, not outer show, animal breeds, or commercialism.
Shariah commands must be followed with complete submission rather than personal logic or convenience.
Commercialization, free-mixing, vanity on social media, and neglecting obligatory prayers (Salah) during Qurbani corrupt the rewards of the sacrifice.
Israf (extravagance and wastefulness) contradicts the humble lifestyle prescribed by the Sunnah of Rasulullah (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam).
The hardships faced by the global Ummah should drive believers toward sincere repentance (tawbah) and complete adherence to Islamic guidelines.

Surah Al-Hajj (22:37): "Neither their meat nor their blood reaches Allah, but what reaches Him is piety (taqwa) from you."
Hadith on Dhul Hijjah: Fasting on the Day of Arafah (9th Dhul Hijjah) expiates minor sins of the previous and upcoming year.
Hadith on Nights of Eid: Engaging in ibadat on the nights preceding Eid grants peace and ease to the heart on the Day of Qiyamah.
Statement of Hz. Ali (Radiyallahu anhu): If Deen were based on human logic, the underside of the socks would be wiped during Wudu rather than the top.

Take full advantage of the remaining days and nights of Dhul Hijjah by fasting on the 9th (Day of Arafah) and making ibadat on Eid night.
Perform Qurbani in an atmosphere that respects hijab/modesty and ensures no missed prayers or intermingling.
Revive the Sunnah of eating from the Qurbani animal first on the day of Eid al-Adha.
Avoid wasteful habits, superficial trends, and vanity surrounding animal sacrifice and focus on genuine spiritual reformation.