P2: Eid Adha Qurban / Korban or Sacrifice - The Story of Prophet Abraham by a 10-year old Aiman This is a continuation of Aimans video on korban at Halal Meat processing facility in Stafford Springs Connecticut (https://youtube/watch?v=-UxqOMvCHlE). While waiting for the meat to be processed, Aiman did this video to explain what he learned about the history behind korban and the significance of the sacrifice. Being a 10-year old boy, theres only so much he can remember from what being told, and he knows he cannot be 100% accurate, so please keep that in mind, but the most important thing in the story is the willingness of Prophet Abraham to obey Allahs command, execute His behest and being a true believer in God. This korban was done on second day of Eid-Adha (October 5, 2014) on two cows, each from Tan Sri Jamaluddin Jarjis of Boston, Massachusetts and Dato Fathol Razak Abdul Rawak of Greenwich, Connecticut. History and Facts about the Muslim Feast of the Sacrifice: Eid al-Adha, known as the Feast of the Sacrifice, is the second of two major Eid Muslim holidays. This year, the festival begins on the evening of 4 October in the United States, based on the lunar-based Islamic calendar. Thousands of Muslims around the world are set to celebrate the festival, which commemorates Abrahams willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael as an act of submission to God. It also signifies the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, which attracts over two million pilgrims annually. In Islam, the practice of Qurban or Korban is celebrated in commemoration of Prophet Abrahams renowned act of obedience to the commandment of God to sacrifice his own son but which was later replaced by a ram. One day, Prophet Abraham received a dream-vision in which he was commanded by God to sacrifice his first-born, Ishmael. This was a great test on Prophet Abraham. Which father would be willing to sacrifice his own son, the most precious possession, his own flesh and blood. Whats more when he became a father as a result of earnest prayers when he was already past 80 years old. Prophet Abraham was extremely saddened to carry out this command, but, being a true believer of God, he had to obey Him and execute His Behest. So, he travelled to Mecca to see Ishmael who was by then a handsome, strong and intelligent youth. Prophet Abraham related the dream-vision to his son who, by himself being a firm believer of God, accepted his fate and was obediently prepared to observe the Divine Command. God says: And when (his son) was old enough to walk with him, (Abraham) said: O my dear son, I have seen in a dream that I must sacrifice thee. So look, what thinkest thou? He said: O my father! Do that which thou art commanded. Allah willing, thou shalt find me of the steadfast. (Quran 37:102) So, both father and son went towards the site of the sacrifice, as seen in Prophet Abrahams vision, the barren place now overlooking the third jamrah, Jamrah Aqabah. On the way, satan appeared as a man three times to them. The first manifestation took place where Jamrah Ula now stands. As they walked further, satan again appeared at the site of Jamrah Wustha. Satans third manifestation took place at the spot now occupied by Jamrah Aqabah. At each of the manifestations, satan instigated Ishmael to disobey his father and flee for his life, but each time Ishmael stoned satan for trying to deceive him. How courageous Ishmael was as he offered himself as a sacrifice. No fear could prevent this faithful youth from the obedience of Gods Command. Of course, his father too, was unique in his faith and devotion to the One God. Prophet Abraham too was approached by satan and he too pelted satan with stones. At the site of the sacrifice, Ishmael put his head down on a rock in preparation for the sacrifice, and Prophet Abraham, with a heavy heart, placed the knife to his sons throat about to execute the sacrifice. Suddenly a ram appeared and a voice, that of Archangel Gabriel, was heard. Conveying the Message of God, the Archangel said that God had received the sacrifice without requiring the death of Ishmael. The ram was to be offered in his stead, and Prophet Abraham sacrificed it. God says in the Quran, thus: We called unto him: O Abraham! Thou hast already fulfilled the vision. Lo! thus do We reward the good. Lo! that verily was a clear test. Then We ransomed him with a tremendous sacrifice. And We left for him among the later folk (the salutation): Peace be unto Abraham! Thus do We reward the good. Lo! he is one of Our believing slaves. (Quran 37:104 - 111) https://youtube/watch?v=-t4l0GWuDCs&list=UU5grL03qtTFvgeqTXK8hjHg
Posted on: Fri, 17 Oct 2014 04:04:28 +0000
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