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The Historical Background of Eid-ul-Adha

The origins of Eid-ul-Adha can be traced to Abraham, also known as Prophet Ibrahim AS, who had a persistent dream in which he slaughtered his beloved son Ismael in order to satisfy God’s requests.

Regarding this dream, Ibrahim talked to his son and explained to him that God intended him to make the sacrifice. Ismael, who was equally as much a man of God as his father, agreed with his father and requested him to carry out Allah’s will.

Ibrahim attempted to fend off Shaitan’s (the devil’s) temptation to giveup the sacrifice by showering it with stones.

When Allah witnessed Ibrahim’s unwavering devotion, He dispatched the Archangel Jibreel, also known as Gabriel the Angel, with a sheep to be killed.

Ibrahim was informed by Jibreel that God was happy with his son’s position in the abattoir, demonstrating his commitment to him.

Since then, the sacrifice of animals has played a significant role in Eid-ul-Adha celebrations. It honours the love of Allah shown by Prophet Ibrahim and Ismael and demonstrates one’s willingness to give up everything beloved for the sake of Allah.

The sacrifice is solely intended to serve as a symbol of one’s willingness to make the ultimate offering to Allah.

As a result, Muslims all around the world sacrifice a goats, sheep and cattle in remembrance of the sheep that Allah sent through Jibreel AS. It is the sacrifice of what one loves most for God.

It is customary to divide the food that is cooked from the sacrifice into three equal portions, one for the family, one for relatives, and one for the underprivileged and needy.


It is believed that even though neither the meat nor the blood reaches Allah, the devotion of His people reaches him.

They begin the holiday by offering morning prayers at the mosque and following their specified ritual of sacrificing though sacrificing a cattle is very kin to the practice of self-sacrifice which is an act of offering gratitude to Allah because It is believed that throughout our lives, we give up a multitude of things that are essential to us for a greater cause, and that sacrificing animals is a sign of our readiness to sacrifice in order to stay true to our path and avoid being enticed by earthly love and devotion.

Finally after they pay visits to relatives and friends to wish them well, exchange gifts, and celebrate together.

AS TV10 GANO MAZIMA , We wish you a happy Eid MUBARAK.

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