Qurbani – The Supreme Symbol of Submission and Sharing
Qurbani is not merely the slaughter of an animal; qurbani is the embodiment of submission that lives within the human heart. When Prophet Ibrahim (a.s.) declared, “My Lord has commanded, and my neck is thinner than a strand of hair,” and Prophet Ismail (a.s.) responded, “My father, do what you are commanded,” they revealed a scene of submission inscribed in the history of humanity as one of the greatest trials. And the truth that remains from that moment until today is this: qurbani is a person’s devotion of their own soul to Allah. For qurbani is not only the shedding of an animal’s blood; it is also the sacrifice of selfishness, miserliness, and worldly desires and ambitions. When the Qur’an commands, “Pray to your Lord and sacrifice,” it unites the essence of worship with the essence of sacrifice. Today, every qurbani does not only bring meat to tables; it also brings smiles to the faces of orphans, blessings to the meals of the poor, and hope to the hearts of the oppressed. This is our call as Envar Association of Love and Brotherhood: Present your qurbani with submission, share it with those in need, and seek Allah’s pleasure. For qurbani is not only the body that is sacrificed; it is the faith revived, the brotherhood reborn.
Every qurbani donation, in fact, rises to the heavens as a prayer. As you slaughter your qurbani for Allah, that meat is not merely distributed to tables; every morsel becomes a testimony in the sight of Allah. The Prophet (s.a.w.) himself slaughtered his qurbani saying, “Bismillah, Allahu Akbar,” setting an example for his Ummah, and he distributed the meat among his companions and the poor. For he knew that the reality of qurbani lies not only in the flow of blood, but in the unity, sharing, and fraternity built upon it. Today, the meals opened with qurbani donations across the world feed not only stomachs, but also hearts. A refugee stranded on the road, an orphan in a home without doors or windows, an oppressed one struggling with hunger—all of them feel they are not alone through your qurbani. And let us not forget: every qurbani will return to its owner as light on the Day of Judgment, bearing witness to their sacrifice. Imam Ghazali said: “Qurbani is a means of drawing nearer to Allah; for without sacrificing what is beloved, no closeness can be attained.” What is asked of you is to join this path of nearness. One qurbani adds blessing to a table; but hundreds of qurbanis restore the spirit of brotherhood to the Ummah.
Qurbani does not wait. For need does not wait, hunger does not wait, and the prayer of the oppressed does not wait. Today, in Asia, Africa, and the most remote villages of Anatolia, countless people may only taste meat during Eid al-Adha. When children smell the cooking of meat in the pots, their faces brighten with joy; the eyes of the elderly fill with longing born of years. When you donate your qurbani, you touch not only the heart of a single family, but also the heart of a community. Do not say, “My qurbani is too small,” for even a small qurbani can feed dozens at a table. Even a small share can bring the joy of Eid to the heart of the poor. The Prophet (s.a.w.) said: “On the days of Eid al-Adha, the most beloved deed in the sight of Allah is the sacrifice of qurbani.” This is why qurbani is among the greatest acts of worship. As Envar Association of Love and Brotherhood, we say: Let us deliver your qurbani to the needy hearts of the Ummah. Let us crown your submission with charity. Let us make qurbani not only the symbol of Eid, but of brotherhood, solidarity, and the consciousness of the Ummah. For qurbani begins with you, flows from you, and surrounds the world with goodness.
Envar Association of Love and Brotherhood
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