The Secretary General of World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought has extended congratulation to the world Muslims on the occasion of Eid al-Adha stressing the occasion as a valuable opportunity for Muslims to distance themselves from divisions and strengthen their solidarity in face of enemies.
Hujjat-ul-Islam Hamid Shahriari, in a message issued on the major Islamic occasion of Eid al-Adha describing that as a ‘symbol of unity of the Islamic ummah’, reported Taqrib News Agency (TNA).
The cleric said,” Eid al-Adha is the day of transcending base desires and reaching divine proximity; it is a day on which the great lesson of submission to the Truth and sacrificing one’s most beloved possessions for the pleasure of Almighty God is practiced.”
He noted,” This auspicious day is a symbol of the unity and solidarity of the Islamic Ummah, who, across the globe, unite under the banner of servitude to the Almighty God, relying on the word of monotheism.”
According to the senior cleric, the world, today, is in need of solidarity, brotherhood, and empathy among the followers of Islamic schools of thought more than ever stressing,” Eid al-Adha presents a valuable opportunity to distance ourselves from divisions and unjust prejudices by following the example of Prophet Abraham (PBUH), and by holding fast to God’s rope, to strengthen our united ranks against the enemies of the Islamic Ummah.”
Hujjat-ul-Islam Shahriari expressed hope that the future will witness the increasing power of the Islamic world, the removal of oppression and injustice from Islamic societies, especially the oppressed Palestinian people, and the establishment of lasting peace and security throughout the world.
The message by the senior cleric came a day before Eid al-Adha as world Muslims prepare to celebrate the occasion.
Eid al-Adha marks the devotion and faith of Prophet Ibrahim, who was willing to sacrifice his son Ismail in obedience to the command of Almighty God.
To commemorate the sacrifice by Prophet Ibrahim, Muslims around the world perform Qurbani by sacrificing goats, sheep, cows, or camels. People around the world mark this day with prayers, charity, family gatherings, and festive meals, wearing new clothes and exchanging gifts with loved ones.
Eid al-Adha also comes shortly after the completion of the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, which is one of the five pillars of Islam.
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