Korban performed with 'taqwa' brings rewards from Almighty
Strong bond: Korban helps strengthen the ties between the rich and the poor as both gain happiness. Picture: Helmyshah
Friday, December 21, 2007
MUSLIMS in Brunei Darussalam are currently celebrating Hari Raya Aidil Adha since yesterday, corresponding to the 10th day of Zulhijjah, the last month in the Islamic calendar.
In the sermon delivered during the Aidil Adha prayers yesterday, it was said that even though Aidil Adha was not celebrated with same fervour as Hari Raya Aidil Fitri, the Muslims have glorified the festival with pious duties or worship, through the act of Korban or sacrifice.
This holy day is celebrated in conjunction with the Haj pilgrimage and commemoration of Prophet Ibrahim's commitment to Allah (SWT) for his willingness to sacrifice his son, Ismail. Therefore, this particular celebration is also known as Hari Raya Haj or Hari Raya Korban.
The word Korban refers to an animal that is slaughtered in the time of Dhuha or in the morning. According to Syariah or Islamic law, Korban is defined as an animal that is slaughtered on Hari Raya Aidil Adha and on days of Tasyrik, that is on the 11th, 12th and 13th of Zulhijjah. The act signifies syukur or gratitude for the blessing of Allah.
In an interview Imam Muhd Zulhilmi Mohd Jefri of the Pekan Seria Mosque, said that after the days of tasyrik, the act of Korban would no longer be Sunnat and would be considered as sedekah or alms.
Any syariat or events that came from Allah do have a lot of fadhilat or benefits.
One who performs Korban shows that he is taqarrub or devoted to Allah and it is the best way to get closer to Him.
Korban also helps strengthen the ties between the rich and the poor as both gain happiness. Other than that, those who perform the Korban would be protected from hellfire.
A riwayat mentioned by Imam Ahmad and Ibnu Majah says that those who perform Korban will be bestowed with great rewards as every single hair on the body of the animal sacrificed will bring one reward. In a hadith, narrated by Imam Rafi'e and Ibnu Majab, the sacrificed animal would become a means of transportation on the Day of Judgement, while walking on Siratal Mustaqqim.
Another benefit of performing the Korban is that the act helps develop the spirit of giving, of sacrificing material things in the way of Allah.
The time for performing the Korban begins from the sunrise on the 10th of Zulhijjah, until the sunset on 13th of Zulhijjah.
The sermon yesterday also stated that the meat and blood of the sacrificed animal as Korban would not reach Allah as an ibadat or act of worship.
But, what makes the Korban an act of worship which it is performed according to true Islamic teachings, with taqwa and with the intention of getting closer to Allah, to get His forgiveness and blessing.
The Brunei Times
In the sermon delivered during the Aidil Adha prayers yesterday, it was said that even though Aidil Adha was not celebrated with same fervour as Hari Raya Aidil Fitri, the Muslims have glorified the festival with pious duties or worship, through the act of Korban or sacrifice.
This holy day is celebrated in conjunction with the Haj pilgrimage and commemoration of Prophet Ibrahim's commitment to Allah (SWT) for his willingness to sacrifice his son, Ismail. Therefore, this particular celebration is also known as Hari Raya Haj or Hari Raya Korban.
The word Korban refers to an animal that is slaughtered in the time of Dhuha or in the morning. According to Syariah or Islamic law, Korban is defined as an animal that is slaughtered on Hari Raya Aidil Adha and on days of Tasyrik, that is on the 11th, 12th and 13th of Zulhijjah. The act signifies syukur or gratitude for the blessing of Allah.
In an interview Imam Muhd Zulhilmi Mohd Jefri of the Pekan Seria Mosque, said that after the days of tasyrik, the act of Korban would no longer be Sunnat and would be considered as sedekah or alms.
Any syariat or events that came from Allah do have a lot of fadhilat or benefits.
One who performs Korban shows that he is taqarrub or devoted to Allah and it is the best way to get closer to Him.
Korban also helps strengthen the ties between the rich and the poor as both gain happiness. Other than that, those who perform the Korban would be protected from hellfire.
A riwayat mentioned by Imam Ahmad and Ibnu Majah says that those who perform Korban will be bestowed with great rewards as every single hair on the body of the animal sacrificed will bring one reward. In a hadith, narrated by Imam Rafi'e and Ibnu Majab, the sacrificed animal would become a means of transportation on the Day of Judgement, while walking on Siratal Mustaqqim.
Another benefit of performing the Korban is that the act helps develop the spirit of giving, of sacrificing material things in the way of Allah.
The time for performing the Korban begins from the sunrise on the 10th of Zulhijjah, until the sunset on 13th of Zulhijjah.
The sermon yesterday also stated that the meat and blood of the sacrificed animal as Korban would not reach Allah as an ibadat or act of worship.
But, what makes the Korban an act of worship which it is performed according to true Islamic teachings, with taqwa and with the intention of getting closer to Allah, to get His forgiveness and blessing.
The Brunei Times
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