Sempena Eidul Adha ini~
Assalamualaikum wrt wbt. In the run up to the Hajj, the greatest rites in the life of every muslim, close to three million faithful are now gathered in the holy precincts of Makka al-Mukarramah. The day preceeding Eid-ul-Adha is marked by the most important ritual in the performance of Hajj, Yaum-ul-Arafah or the day of Arafah. The following day is Eid-ul-Adha or Yaum-un-Nahar or the day of sacrifice. The word ‘Adha comes from ‘udhiya or sacrificial animal. In essence Eid-ul-Adha is a commemoration of the act of sacrifice of the Patriach Ibrahim AS (peace be upon him)(Khalilullah) on his beloved son, Ismail AS (peace be upon him). The act was a testimony of the unquestioning and complete submission to the commandments of Allah SWT. by the household of Ibrahim AS By the grace of Allah, Ismail was ransomed with a noble sacrifice (a ram). Allah SWT has recompensed the household of Ibrahim AS and rewarded them for their patience and endurance in carrying out the commandments of Allah. Cer...