Muslims of the world who gather for the Hajj Pilgrimage ceremonies in Makkah during Dhu al-Hijjah, the twelfth month of Islamic Lunar Calendar can and should look into the difficulties of the Muslim world, strengthen unity among the followers of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W), and seek solutions for the difficulties of Muslims. It is an opportunity to come to know the enemies of Islam and of Muslims. Likewise, in the Ramyeh Jamareh ceremony (throwing stones at the devil) they must seek to exorcise the devil, paying heed that this devil is of two kinds: the devil that resides within the self, and the devil of oppression.
The face of the idol of our times is different from the idol of the origin of Islam. But in character, it is the same idol. Our present-day idol is materialism, which we must shatter in ourselves. And the outer devil is worldly oppression. This devil endeavors to cause a rift among Muslims, rendering them strangers and enemies to each other. It endeavors to widen differences among Muslims, lead them to wage war against each other, and cause them to use their capital in war rather than in the reconstruction of their societies. This kind of oppression seeks to plunder Muslims wealth and annihilate them.It is up to Muslims in this great international gathering to deliver themselves from polytheists, false deities and global oppressors. Muslims should become united all the more and come to know their enemies better.

On this day Muslims sacrifice animals which have been deemed Halaal, or fit for sacrifice. They not only eat the meat themselves but distribute it amongst their neighbors, relatives and the poor and hungry.Eid Al-Adha or Eid ul Azha is celebrated on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the twelfth month of Islamic Lunar Calendar, after Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah in Saudi Arabia. The underlying flavor is the spirit of sacrifice or Qurbani, commemorating Prophet Abraham's great act of faith many centuries ago. Almighty God put Prophet Abraham to a most difficult trial, the details of which are described in the Glorious Qur'an. During this day, men, women, and children are expected to dress in their finest clothing. For the millions at Hajj pilgrimage, it is a big day.

I turn my face to the Creator of the of the heavens and the earth, on the religion of Ibrahim, worshipping only Allah, 'and he Ibrahim was not of the idolators'. Indeed my prayer, my rituals, my life and my death are for Allah, the Lord of Worlds, He has no partner, and with this I was commanded and I am from the Muslims. O Allah! [It is] from You and to You, on behalf of Muhammad [peace and blessings of Allah upon him] and his ummah. In the Name of Allah, Allah is the Greatest.'
Then he slaughtered.If one is incapable of slaughtering by oneself, he gives the animal to someone who is and he witnesses the slaughter.It is preferable (mustahab) for the one who is sacrificing to give the skin of the animal in charity. He may use it for himself, but he may not sell it or use it to pay the slaughterer with it.
We celebrate Eid-ul-Adha on the 10th of Zul- Hijja as a commemoration of Prophet Ibrahim's (PBUH) willingness to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to Allah. God appeared in a dream to Ibrahim (PBUH) and told him to sacrifice his most beloved (son Isma'il). When his son was old enough to walk with him, Ibrahim said: "0 my dear son, I have seen in a dream that I must sacrifice thee. Tell me what you think". He replied, "Father, do as you are bidden. Allah willing, you shall find me faithful" (Sura Al Saffat: 37.100-102). The father and his beloved son walked side by side. A young boy possessed forbearance and the old man (Prophet Ibrahim) was full of determination and spirit to complete submission to Allah. Their purpose was to carry out the orders of their God. Nothing else was dearer to them than the service to Allah.

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