Opinionated:
The Sallah festival is a popular Muslim festival that brings Muslims around the world together in celebration. Jumia Travel, the leading online travel agency, shares 5 interesting facts about the Sallah festival.

Eid al-Adha is Another Name for Eid-ul-Kabir

The Sallah festival is the second of two Muslim holidays celebrated worldwide each year. It honours the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son, Isma’il (Ishmail) as an act of submission to God’s (Allah) command. The festival is popularly known as Eid-el-Kabir, and is also called Eid-al-Adha. In English, the Sallah festival name translates to the ‘Festival of the Sacrifice’ or the ‘Sacrifice Feast’.

The Calendar Date

In the Islamic lunar calendar, the Sallah festival typically falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah and lasts for two days.


Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allaah have mercy on him) said in Zaad al-Ma’aad (2/319):
‘Ali ibn Abi Taalib (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: “The days of sacrifice are the Day of Sacrifice ( yawm al-nahr ) and the three
days after it.”
The three days are specified because they are the days of Mina, the days of stoning (the Jamaraat) and the day of al-Tashreeq. It is
forbidden to fast on these days. It was narrated via two isnaads, one of which supports the other, that the Prophet (peace and
blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “All of Mina is the place of sacrifice, and all the days of al-tashreeq are days of sacrifice.”
[Reported in Ibn Majah , Ahmad, Baihaqi and the hadeeth was classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in al-Silsilah al-Saheehah , 2476]



Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen said in Ahkaam al-Udhiyah , concerning the time for offering the sacrifice:
It is from after the Eid prayer on the Day of Sacrifice until the sun sets on the last of the days of al-tashreeq, which is the thirteenth
of Dhu’l-Hijjah. So there are four days of sacrifice: the day of Eid after the prayer, and three days after that.
It is permissible to offer the sacrifice during that time by night or by day, but it is better during the day.


It Marks the Climax of Hajj or Pilgrimage

The Sallah festival is such a significant one because the Day of Sacrifice marks the climax of Hajj or Pilgrimage, which is the fifth pillar of Islam. During the festival, rams are slaughtered all over the world to honour Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his beloved son for Allah. Celebrations usually continue for about three to five days after the festival day, with visitations to friends, families and recreational sites, as well as with the exchange of pleasantries saying ‘Eid Mubarak’.

Sacrifice of their Best Halal

Muslim faithfuls and their families sacrifice their best halal (that is, an acceptable domestic animal, usually a cow, camel, goat, sheep or ram, depending on the region and what the family can afford) as a symbol of Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his only son to Allah. The sacrificed animals have to meet certain age and quality standards to be considered acceptable and permissible sacrifices.

Demonstration of the Charitable Practice Among the Muslim Community

To demonstrate the charitable practice among the Muslim community, efforts are made to ensure that during Eid-el-Kabir no impoverished person is denied the opportunity to partake in the sacrificial feast. The sacrificed animals are preferably divided into three parts of which one third of the meat is given to relatives, friends and neighbours, another third is retained for the family, and the last third is given to the poor and needy. It has been recorded that in Saudi Arabia, the meat from the slaughtered rams of each pilgrim is packaged and conveyed to the needy across borders of the world.

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sheubaba2013:
Nice write up. The sacrifial animal must not be sick, and all the body parts must be complete. Happy eid el adha to my fellow Muslims all over the world. In shaa Allah May Allah count us among the next pilgrims that will celebrate our eid El adha in mecca. Aaaaaaamin

wrongnumber:


This shows that Islam is an adaptation from the Bible cos Abraham is the role model for this.

wrongnumber:


This shows that Islam is an adaptation from the Bible cos Abraham is the role model for this.

Edu3Again:
Muslims can I ask a question, the natiion of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan confessed that Jesus is his redeemer.
So if you are redeemed by Jesus, do you still need to offer sacrifice ?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGkTgiiHf9s

Thats why Jesus is called the Lamb of God, who took away the Sins of the World.
Hence no need for Sacrifices.

John 1:29
The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith,
Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.

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bahaushe1:


May Allah guide you to the right path.

No doubt Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him) is one of the servants of Allaah who was chosen and elevated to a lofty station by making both a Prophet and a messenger of Allaah.

He did not take away anybody's sins for no soul bear the sins of any soul.

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Edu3Again:

How can allah guide me, when he could not even guide Mohammed to heaven?
Notice Mohammed himself said he does not know about salvation for him or you the followers.

Surah 46:9
nor do I know what will be done with me or with you.
https://quran.com/46/9

So if allah cannot save mohammed, why should I consider him?
After all Jesus has redeemed all who believe in Him as Louis Farrakhan himself said.

Mark 16:16
He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.


Since Jesus saves and allah cannot, how can Jesus serve allah that cannot save?
Allah cannot even keep mohammed alive, as we all know mohammed is dead & buried.
JESUS IS ALIVE.


Now you noted that Jesus is elevated to a lofty position as he is alive.
Showing that Jesus is far superior to mohammed.


Ephesians 1 (KJV)
20 Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places,

21 Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:



So you dont believe in atonement, then why are muslims sacrificing Rams all over the place?
What are you trying to achieve?

JESUS HAS DONE WHAT YOU ARE TRYING TO DO WITH YOUR RAMS

John 1:29
The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.


1 John 2 (KJV)
1 .... we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:

2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.

REMEMBER LOUIS FARRAKHAN ACCEPTS JESUS HAS REDEEMED MANKIND.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGkTgiiHf9s

bahaushe1:


As for the Ayah 46:9, it has been abrogated by " That He may forgive for you your sins of the past and the future" (Qur'an 48:2).

As for salvation for the followers of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) , check this ayah " That He may admit the believing men and the believing wome to Gardens under which rivers flow" (Qur'an 48:5).

Yes Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), like all other Prophets of Allaah, is human and therefore mortel.

I am glad that you believe Prophet Jesus is still alive, unlike some of your brothers that believe he died for their sins. Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him) will descend to earth at a time Dajjal (the false Messiah) appear. Prophet Jesus (peace be upon him) will not accept any religion from anybody except Islam, he will fight and kill the false Messiah. He will then die be given Islamic funeral by Muslims.

Edu3Again:
Muslims can I ask a question, the natiion of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan confessed that Jesus is his redeemer.
So if you are redeemed by Jesus, do you still need to offer sacrifice ?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGkTgiiHf9s

Thats why Jesus is called the Lamb of God, who took away the Sins of the World.
Hence no need for Sacrifices.





John 1:29
The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith,
Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.