#EidAlAdha : Festival of Sacrifice

The 10th of the Month of Dhul Hijja of the Islamic calendar is celebrated as the Festival of Sacrifice by Muslims all over the world to commemorate the historic sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim (as) and his blessed son, Prophet Ismail (as).

Prophet Ibrahim (as) is among the most greatest of men that has ever lived. The three (3) Monotheist religions of Islam, Christianity and Judaism celebrated him. He was a Prophet and a chosen Messenger of God.

Prophet Ibrahim was getting old and does not have a child then God blessed him with a son, Ismail. Ismail became the most loved entity of Prophet Ibrahim. Then the biggest test came from God. God test his servants to strengthen and solidify their faith but the biggest test is on what you love most. God ordered Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his beloved son, Ismail. This was the biggest test of Prophet Ibrahim due to his immense love for Ismail. But Ismail was the most obedient child to his father and a true servant of God. Ismail did not run away from the sacrifice, No, he advised his beloved father to obey the Creator and that he will find in him a patient one.

Then when Prophet Ibrahim wanted to sacrifice his beloved son, Ismail, God replaced him with a #Geat_Sacrifice. God bless Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky of Nigeria who sacrificed his six (6) sons for what he believed in on the path of Truth and Righteousness!

Each and everyone of us have his/her Ismail. Ask yourself this question "What/who is my Ismail?" Is it my child like Prophet Ibrahim or is it my wealth or is it my self? What is your Ismail? Can you sacrifice your Ismail for the sake of God just like Prophet Ibrahim in the past and Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky in the present? Can you?

After passing that great test, God appointed Prophet Ibrahim as the "Khalil of God!" ie the true Friend of God, a distinction that only him possesses among all men. Throughout human history great victories always accompany great test. To be a true Ibrahimic, be ready to sacrifice what you love for the sake of God. This world is temporary, the last abode is permanent and more lasting.

As we celebrate the Festival of Sacrifice in Nigeria, sadly BokoHaram is on a killing spree in the North East due to the fact that President Buhari gave them millions of dollars as ransom payment. Just yesterday these bloodthirsty Wahhabi savages slaughtered close to 90 innocent Nigerians in two attacks. Ransom payment to murderous terrorists is the most evil of evil as those terrorists will later kill 10 times the number of those that were rescued. Evil imperialism uses these bloodthirsty Wahhabi savages to kill the innocent, rape women and girls and destroy towns and cities just to facilitate plunder.

On a final note, as we celebrate the Festival of Sacrifice, we should remember all the world oppressed and their sacrifice. Be a helper of the oppressed and an enemy of wicked and evil oppressors.

Eid Mubarak!
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Harun Elbinawi
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