| By Rabindra RooplallGroups of people, many of them considered less fortunate,Wholesale Jerseys China, flocked various Masjids countrywide for the “festival of sacrifice” or “festival of feast” known as Eid-Ul-Adha. The three-day commemoration began with prayer yesterday, and the following days will be filled with socialising, good foods and presents for Muslims countrywide.Muslims observe Eid-Ul-Adha to remember the willingness of Prophet Abraham to sacrifice his son, Ishmael, as an act of obedience to God. A few traditions associated with Eid include sacrificing animals as did the Prophet Abraham, purchasing of new clothes for the festival and a gathering of friends and family together for a feast.Imam “Mufti” of the Kitty Masjid, Sajid Khan said Eid- Ul -Adha is celebrated through communal prayers and rituals, as well as by feasting and a repetition of Abraham’s animal sacrifice.On these occasions, one third of the meat is kept for the family, another third for relatives and friends, and the last portion for the poor, in accordance with the Muslim precept of “zakat” or alms-giving.He emphasized that Muslims commemorate and remember Abraham’s trials, by themselves slaughtering an animal such as a sheep, bull or goat.Another member of the Masjid, Dan Rahim, explained that one of Abraham’s main trials was to face the command of Allah (God) to kill his only son. Upon hearing this command,China Jerseys, he prepared to submit to Allah’s will.When he was all prepared to do it, Allah revealed to him that his “sacrifice” had already been fulfilled. He had shown that his love for his Lord superseded all others that he would lay down his own life or the lives of those dear to him in order to submit to God.“Allah has given us power over animals and allows us to eat meat, but only if we pronounce His name at the solemn act of taking life. Muslims slaughter animals in the same way throughout the year. By saying the name of Allah at the time of slaughter, we are reminded that life is sacred.” Rahim underscored. “It is not their meat nor their blood that reaches Allah; it is your piety that reaches Him.”He further added that a true Muslim is one who submits his or herself completely to the Lord and is willing to follow Allah’s commands completely and obediently. It is this strength of heart, purity in faith, and willing obedience that our Lord desires from us.According to the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana (CIOG) President Fazeel Ferouz, “When we are going to sacrifice an animal we must understand that we are going to sacrifice our evil inclinations,Wholesale Jerseys China, egos and unworthy deeds at the same time. By doing the sacrifice,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, we are pledging to make a change for the better of ourselves, our family, our community and our country.“We are,Cheap NFL Jerseys, as Muslims, blessed with countless opportunities to serve our fellow inhabitants of the world. But this involves sacrifice – sacrifice of our time, energies and resources motivated by a desire to bring people together and work with them in the pursuit of creating a society that is built on the ideals of respect, understanding and goodwill.“Promoting justice and peace are responsibilities that rest on the shoulders of all those who are heirs to the Abrahamic tradition and as one such community, let us, as Muslims, be foremost in this struggle.”He explained that in the present world where there are economic and financial crises, global warming, the rise in poverty levels, increase in the use of alcohol, drugs, widespread violence against women and children and sometimes almost total disregard for basic human rights, it is a time for persons to reflect on their own sacrifices and the need to be connected back with the Creator to be guided to attain prosperity and peace within our societies and ourselves.The message of Eid-UI -Adha is an example of co-existence and cooperation of mutual benefit the world can learn from. This festival incorporates the grate pilgrimage to Mecca or the performance of the Hajj. Over two million pilgrims from the world over, covering all races,Wholesale China Jerseys, economic and social background gather, only for one purpose, humbleness. |
