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The Virtues of Qurbani |
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THE VIRTUES OF QURBANI HERE we enlist a few verses of the Quran and a few sayings of Nabi Muhammad (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) which emphasize the virtue and significance of Qurbani. 1) In Surah Hajj, Ayat 36 Allah says: "And for you have We made the sacrificial animal from among the salient features of (The Deen of) Allah; for you therein is much good....." In the same Surah, Ayat 32 Allah states: "And whosoever reveres the salient features of (The Deen of) Allah, this is indeed from the piety of the heart." The method of revering Qurbani is to regard it as an integral part of Deen, and if one is by the means, to practically fulfil this great ibadat. 2) Further on in Surah Hajj, Ayat 37 Allah states: "Never does its flesh reach Allah, nor its blood; instead it is your taqwa (piety) that reaches Him;" The above verse stresses the importance of sincerity when offering sacrifice. The ultimate aim is not the flesh of the animal, but rather The Eternal Pleasure of Almighty Allah. 3) Once the noble Sahaaba(radhiyallahu anhum) asked The Prophet of Allah: "What reward is there for us in this qurbani, O Prophet of Allah?" Rasoolullah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) replied: "For every hair there is the reward of one good deed." The Sahaaba further asked: "What about wool O Prophet of Allah?" To which he replied: "For every strand of wool there is the reward of one good act." (Musnad of Imam Ibni Hambal) 4) Rasoolullah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) is reported to have said: "There is no act of man on the day of Nahr (Eidul-Adh haa) more beloved unto Allah than the sacrifice. And indeed the sacrificed animal will appear on Qiyamat day with its horns, hooves and skin. And indeed, the blood of the sacrifice is accepted by Allah even before it touches the ground. So perform the sacrifice with a happy heart." (Ibni Maja, Tirmizhi) Acceptance of the blood of the animal actually implies acceptance of the entire qurbani as such. But the condition for this acceptance is a clean and happy heart, sincerely for The Sake of Allah. 5) Hazrat Abu Saeed Khudri (radhiyallahu anhu) narrates that once on the occasion of qurbani The Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said to his daughter Fatima (radhiyallahu anhaa): "O Fatima! Stand near your qurbani animal and witness its sacrifice, for verily every drop of blood is forgiveness for your past sins. She then inquired: O Prophet of Allah! is this virtue specially for us, the Ahle Bait (Family of Rasool), or is it for the entire Ummat? The Prophet replied: "It is for us as well as for the rest of the Ummat." 7) Hazrat Abu Hureira(radhiyallahu anhu) narrates that The Rasool of Allah (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam) said: "Whosoever is by the means to offer a sacrifice and does
not do so, should not come near our Musallaa (place where Eid Salah is
performed.) There can be no harsher reprimand than this for those who fail do discharge this noble practice despite having the means to do so. In view of the tremendous thawaab promised for this qurbani, all muslims should avail themselves of this opportunity to offer a sacrifice for the sake of Allah. Throughout the year we are inclined to spend, and at times WASTE money on unnecessary and trivial purchases. On occasions money is squandered on haraam activities, which undoubtedly incurs the displeasure of Almighty Allah. So there is absolutely no excuse for anyone to neglect this great deed of qurbani,. Even those upon whom this act is not wajib, should endeavour to offer a sacrifice, even if it entails SAVING money for this purpose. Why pass up a chance to earn abundant reward for a meagre outlay. MAY ALLAH GRANT ALL MUSLIMS THE ABILITY TO OFFER SINCERE SACRIFICE UNTO HIM, AMEEN. |