EID – UL– ADHA MESSAGES

Oct 26, 2012 News

CENTRAL ISLAMIC ORGANISATION Of GUYANA

On this holy and auspicious day of Eid ul Adha, the President and Executive of the Central Islamic Organisation of Guyana extend Eid Mubarak to all Guyanese, especially members of our Muslim community.
Eid ul Adha commemorates one of the greatest acts of sacrifice in the annals of human History. The Prophet Abraham (AS), his wife Hagar and their first born son Ishmáel were all tested by God Almighty.
The Prophet Abraham (AS) was told in a dream to sacrifice what he loved best.
Abraham was gifted in his old age with a son, his first born—Ishmáel. He loved Ishmáel very much. Prophet Abraham (AS), interpreted the dream to be that he had to sacrifice Ishmáel.
His wife Hagar, when she was told by the devil that her husband, Prophet Abraham (AS) was going to sacrifice their only son because of a command from his God, she rebuked the devil and supported her husband. She was willing to sacrifice her son if this was the command of God.
The devil then tried to get Ishmáel to deviate, but Ishmáel, the young son, also rejected the devil. All of them being true servants of God were willing and submitted to the command of God Almighty. God Almighty was testing them and they passed the test. They were rewarded by the offer of a lamb for sacrifice.
Thereafter, God Almighty commanded our Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAS) to commemorate this great act by making it a part of the Hajj rituals in the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. This is the fifth and final pillar of Islam and an estimated three million Muslims from all across the world make this pilgrimage annually.
For those Muslims who have the means to do an animal sacrifice then they must do this.
Respected Brothers and Sisters, Eid ul Adha is not only about slaughtering animals and sharing the meat to the poor and needy, our friends and family. The most important part of this holy and auspicious day is that it is a day of reflection; it is a day of rededicating our lives to the service of the Creator and Sustainer of this universe – Allah.
It is a day of understanding that in order to effect any change in our community, society or the world at large we have to start first by changing ourselves. When we are going to sacrifice an animal we must understand that we are going to sacrifice our evil inclinations and deeds at the same time. By doing the sacrifice, we are pledging to make a change for the better of ourselves, our family, our community and our country.
We have to submit ourselves to the commands of Allah, to submit ourselves to the Holy Quran to study and follow the sunnah of our Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAS) to love what he loved, and to stay away from what he advised us to stay away from. It is by following the sunnah of our Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAS) that we can understand the true meaning of EID UL ADHA and hence QURBANI.
Let us, as we do our sacrifice, remind ourselves that if we are to be a part of making changes we must sacrifice, our evil ways, our prejudices— racial, religious and ethnic, we must sacrifice all our evil tendencies and ask Allah (SWT) to let Him make us the instruments of change that will deliver mankind from the degradation it is in.
May Allah (SWT) accept our sacrifices, may Allah (SWT) keep us all on the Straight Path, May Allah (SWT) guide us and protect us all. May Allah (SWT) forgive us.
Eid Mubarak Eid Mubarak Eid Mubarak.

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GUYANA UNITED SADR ISLAMIC ANJUMAN & THE SHAHEED BOYS & GIRLS ORPHANAGES

The Executive of the Guyana United Sadr Islamic Anjuman (GUSIA) and the Board of the Shaheed Boys & Girls Orphanages take the opportunity to extend to our Muslim Community and the Guyanese Nation, greetings on the occasion of Eid-ul Azha.
This day, which observes the great sacrifice of the great friend of Allah – Prophet Ibrahim (AS) is a day which must fill the hearts of Mankind with great joy. The Prophet Ibrahim was a person who translated in his life, qualities that are associated with great character.
Generations of nations are preserved by his teachings. Islam recognizes the superiority of the actions of this great Prophet by commanding Muslims to emulate these acts. The establishment of progressive nations and successful people are results of adherence to the guidance of great prophets as Prophet Ibrahim.
We join with Muslims throughout the world to remind all of the eminence and virtues of this great but honourable leader of mankind and to echo the feelings of love for this great Prophet of Allah and his beloved son, Ishmail.
In this age of political instability, ethnic and racial violence, greed, materialism and uncertainties, the selfless actions and willingness to sacrifice that which he loved best, still remain a vivid example of qualities in a human that allows him to tower over all others.
We join to express joy and goodness on this special occasion of Eid ul Azha.

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THE MUSLIM YOUTH LEAGUE OF GUYANA

Asallam Uh Alaikum!
It is our esteemed pleasure to extend Greetings to all Guyanese, especially the Muslim Community, on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Azah.
The Act of Prophet Ibrahim, the greatest friend to Allah, signifies his sincerity, reverence and faith in God Almighty. Therefore, by his example, each of us should make sacrifices in our lives if we are to be true believers.
On this occasion, it is not the meat that is important, but it must be the sincere desire of each of us to commit ourselves to be good human beings, and to be caring and compassionate to our fellow man, regardless of religious, racial or cultural differences.
Therefore let our actions be guided by love from our heart for our fellow man, respect for each other and live in harmony thorough peace with devotion to God Almighty.

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People’s Progressive Party

Muslims will today, October 26, 2012, observe the religious activity of Eid-ul-Adha which is the remembrance of the sacrifice made by Abraham to God. He was about to offer his own son as the sacrifice but was urged to desist and offered an animal instead. This was an indication of his obedience to the Almighty, the very concept of “Islam”.
The People’s Progressive Party takes this opportunity to salute Muslim believers and all Guyanese on this auspicious occasion and urges that this is an appropriate occasion for all Guyanese to reflect on national unity, mutual respect and social harmony.
The holy Prophet Mohamed championed all these attributes and is known to have spearheaded them in his lifetime. He taught them to the peoples of his time and bequeathed them to his successors, not only in Arabia, but in other countries all over the world.
In keeping with the examples set by the holy Prophet, believers will be attending their places of worship in their separate communities where they will appeal for social calm, world peace, individual understanding and mutual respect among peoples and nations.
The PPP notes the turmoil in various parts of the world, which is militating against the just demands and expectations of Muslims, and champions the worldwide call for peace and mutual respect among peoples and nations.
The People’s Progressive Party extends its warmest congratulations to the Muslim community in Guyana on having achieved yet another milestone in the form of Eid-ul-Adha and wishes them many more such observations in future.

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PEOPLE’S NATIONAL CONGRESS REFORM

Eid-ul-Adha commemorates the faith and trust that the Prophet Abraham had in the Creator who determined that Abraham should sacrifice his son by taking his life. It is safe to assume that Allah wished to test Abraham’s Faith and the depth of his belief, by being willing to sacrifice his own child.
However, Allah recognized that Abraham having passed this test prepared an animal as a substitute and so spared the life of his son.
As Muslims in Guyana and throughout the world celebrate this event, we need to reflect on the utility of obedience to the highest authority. Our Creator will not test us in overbearing circumstances.
As we observe our nation’s objective circumstances and interpret the lessons from the Holy Quran, this Eid ul-Adha should remind all Guyanese, Muslims and non Muslims alike, that we need to commit ourselves to the building of an inclusive society in which there is unity, harmony, justice, equity and a sense of decency at all levels.
The People’s National Congress Reform joins with all Muslims and, since we were the architect of making this a public holiday, we also join with all Guyanese at home and abroad to wish one and all a Happy Eid ul-Adha.

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Alliance For Change

The Alliance For Change extends warm Eid Mubarak to our Muslim brothers and sisters all across Guyana and in the Diaspora.
As we observe Eid-ul-Adha, the Feast of the Sacrifice, let us reflect on the important message of this occasion, that of obedience. In the message of Eid-ul-Adha we learn of Abraham’s obedience to God and his willingness to sacrifice the son whom he cherished. For Abraham, no sacrifice was too great to make if God requested it. We also learn of Ishmael’s obedience to his father Abraham. Even when Ishmael knew that his father was going to sacrifice him, Ishmael still obeyed his father. In the end, having proven the obedience of Abraham, God showered abundant blessings on him.
Today, we see so many families being torn apart by tragedies. The moral fiber that holds fathers and sons and mothers and daughters together is being destroyed. Many people today want the ‘blessings’ without having to obey rules and laws. Never before have we seen in our country the total disregard for laws as we witness today. Many who have sworn to uphold the laws are themselves guilty of breaking the very laws they swore to uphold. This sort of disobedience and disregard for the fiber that holds our society together must not be allowed to continue
This Eid-ul-Adha, let us begin the process of upholding the laws of our land. Let us be mindful that the laws are guidance for the development and safety of all our peoples.

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INDIAN ARRIVAL COMMITTEE

On this Sacred Observance of Eid-Ul-Adha, the IAC would like to extend Eid Mubarak to all Guyanese and especially the Muslim Community.
Eid-Ul-Adha is a time for believers to learn the value of self denial by making a sacrifice of the things they love, to Almighty God.
Abraham’s great act of submission is thus regarded solely as an example of genuine surrender to the will of his creator. Today, more than ever, human beings need to incorporate the lesion of this great sacrifice with humility, thus underlining the importance of the festival in memory of Prophet Abraham’s great act of faith, many centuries ago.
In the spirit of sacrifice, let us not forget the poor and needy in our community, by sharing the sacrificial offerings with them. Let it be our sincere hope and prayer that we are able to affirm the unity among our peoples and between Islam and other religions.
The message of Eid-Ul-Adha is an example of co-existence and cooperation of mutual benefit the world can learn from. This festival incorporates the great pilgrimage to Mecca or the performance of the Hajj. Over two million pilgrims from the world over, covering all races, economic and social backgrounds gather, only for one purpose, humbleness.
The IAC congratulates our brothers and sisters from home, who have undertaken this journey and extend good wishes for their safe return.
Today, as our Muslim brothers and sisters observe Eid-Ul-Adha, the IAC urges that special prayers be offered for continued peace, so that our country can move forward with prosperity.
Eid Mubarak.