What is Udhiya? Udhiya’ is an Arabic word meaning “blood sacrifice”, and ‘Qurbani’ is an Urdu and Persian word derived from the Arabic word “Qurban” which literally means an act performed to seek Allah’s pleasure. It is technically used for the sacrifice of an animal slaughtered for the sake of Allah. The sacrifice of an [...]
“It is neither their flesh nor their blood that reaches Allah, but it is your Taqwa that reaches Him…” (Surah Hajj) Ibraheem (Alayhis Salaam) had two alternatives: either to follow the cry of his heart or to submit to the call of his Creator. He chose to submit. Qurbani therefore is not a monetary Ibaadah [...]
All praise is due to Allâh The Sustainer, and Protective Guardian of humanity. May His choicest blessings be upon our Master Sayyidina Muhammad and upon his illustrious galaxy of Companions. We once again commemorate the heroic submission of Ibrahim (alayhis salaam) and the valiant compliance of Ismail (alayhis salaam) on this day of Eidul Adha. [...]