Verses and Hadiths Related to Eid al-Adha

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Sacrificing an animal during Eid al-Adha is an act of worship performed to express gratitude to Allah and to demonstrate belief in His existence. Eid al-Adha is the annual celebration of this worship, which occurs within a specific time frame each year.

What is Eid al-Adha? Sacrificing an animal during Eid al-Adha is an act of worship performed to express gratitude to Allah and to demonstrate belief in His existence. Eid al-Adha is the annual celebration of this worship, which occurs within a specific time frame each year.

Eid al-Adha, celebrated with great joy by the entire Muslim community, is a festival that lasts for four days, starting on the 10th day of the month of Zilhijjah according to the Hijri calendar. The 9th day of Zilhijjah, the day before the festival, is known as "Arafah Day." The 10th, 11th, and 12th days of Zilhijjah are referred to as "Eyyam-nahr."

Additionally, Eid al-Adha is the time when the obligation of "Hajj" is fulfilled. Muslims performing the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca also sacrifice their animals there.

Meaning and Importance of Eid al-Adha The word "Qurbani" signifies "approaching Allah and gaining His pleasure." This submission is also illustrated in the story of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him). It narrates how servants, without hesitation, sacrifice something for the sake of Allah, demonstrating their submission to their Lord.

Story of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) When Prophet Ibrahim's son, Ismail, grew into a young man, Prophet Ibrahim saw in a dream that he was sacrificing his son to Allah. Initially unsure of the validity of this dream, Prophet Ibrahim realized it was a command from Allah when he saw the same dream repeatedly on subsequent nights. Prophet Ibrahim was undergoing a severe test from Allah. Shortly after, Prophet Ibrahim instructed Ismail to bring a knife and a rope, and together, they went to fetch wood from the mountain, just as they had done before. Prophet Ibrahim told Ismail about the dream he had seen. Ismail, showing submission, said, "Father, do what you have been commanded. You will find me, if Allah wills, of the steadfast." Prophet Ibrahim led Ismail to Mount Mina, where he laid his son down with his hands, feet, and eyes bound, ready to sacrifice him. As Prophet Ibrahim attempted to sacrifice his son, the knife did not cut. Ismail asked his father to turn his face away so he wouldn't see, demonstrating his understanding. When Prophet Ibrahim obeyed, the knife still did not cut. Allah accepted their sincerity and submission. Their Lord called out to them, "O Ibrahim, you have fulfilled the vision. Indeed, We thus reward the doers of good. Indeed, this was the clear trial."

Upon this, Prophet Ibrahim and Ismail succeeded in their test of submission to Allah. Then Allah sent Gabriel with a ram to sacrifice instead.

Upon this story, all Muslims are commanded to demonstrate their submission to Allah through acts of sacrifice until the Day of Judgment.

What Happens During Eid al-Adha? Muslims who have the financial means sacrifice animals in accordance with Islamic principles.

The sacrificed animals can be goats, cows, sheep, or camels, among others. Part of the meat is distributed to those in need. Additionally, during Eid al-Adha, visits are made, and hearts are won over.

Cemeteries are visited, prayers are recited, and the poor, needy, and orphans, as well as nursing homes, are visited to make everyone happy on the occasion of Eid.

Verses Related to Sacrifice "Perform the pilgrimage and the visit (to Mecca) for Allah. And if you are prevented, then [offer] what can be obtained with ease of sacrificial animals. And do not shave your heads until the sacrificial animal has reached its place of slaughter. And whoever among you is ill or has an ailment of the head [making shaving necessary must offer] a ransom of fasting [three days] or charity or sacrifice. And when you are secure, then whoever performs 'umrah [during the Hajj months] followed by Hajj [offers] what can be obtained with ease of sacrificial animals. And whoever cannot find [or afford such an animal] - then a fast of three days during Hajj and of seven when you have returned [home]. Those are ten complete [days]. This is for those whose family is not in the area of al-Masjid al-Haram. And fear Allah and know that Allah is severe in penalty." (Quran, 2:196)

"O you who have believed, do not kill game while you are in the state of ihram. And whoever of you kills it intentionally - the penalty is an equivalent from sacrificial animals to what he killed, as judged by two just men among you as an offering [to Allah] delivered to the Ka'bah, or an expiation: the feeding of needy people or the equivalent of that in fasting, that he may taste the consequence of his deed. Allah has pardoned what is past; but whoever returns [to violation], then Allah will take retribution from him. And Allah is Exalted in Might and Owner of Retribution." (Quran, 5:95)

"Allah has made the Ka'bah, the Sacred House, standing for the people and [has sanctified] the sacred months and the sacrificial animals and the garlands [by which they are identified]. That is so you may know that Allah knows what is in the heavens and what is in the earth and that Allah is Knowing of all things." (Quran, 5:97)

Hadiths Related to Sacrifice Narrated by Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her): The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "There is nothing dearer to Allah during the days of sacrifice than the sacrificing of animals. The sacrificed animal shall come on the Day of Judgment with its horns, hair, and hooves (to be weighed). The sacrifice is accepted by Allah before the blood reaches the ground. Therefore, offer it with an open and happy heart." (Tirmidhi)

Narrated by Enes bin Malik: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) sacrificed two rams, black and white in color, with his own hands, said the Basmala, and mentioned Allah's Name over them and slaughtered them while putting his foot on their sides. (Bukhari, Muslim)

Narrated by Enes (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Whoever slaughtered his sacrifice before offering the Eid prayer should slaughter another animal in its place; and whoever has not slaughtered their sacrifice yet should slaughter their sacrifice by mentioning Allah's Name on it during the sacrifice." (Muslim)

Narrated by Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him): The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "There is no 'Adha nor Fara in Islam." A person asked, "What is 'Adha?" The Prophet replied, "Slaughtering