Hello Everyone,
The concept of Eid al-Adha and then in it an obligation for those who can afford to sacrifice an animal(s) has always been a question for me and I appreciate if you guys can clarify my doubts.
1. Is it proven from Quran that muslims should set one day for Eid al-Adha and that all muslims should celebrate it? Or is this day -Eid al-Adha is only applicable to the people who are performing Hajj.?
2. Likewise is the concept of sacrificing an animal is restricted or shall i say valid for those who perform Hajj as one of its steps OR is it also applicable to muslims in general?
3. Most of the traditional muslims related the tradition of sacrificing animal to the Quran Chapter 37: [100- 108] and say its the Sunna of Porphet Ibrahiim and that Prophet Mohammad followed the same sunnah and hence it is obligation on all muslims who can afford to sacrifice on Eid al-Adha.?
4. Same story is repeated in Bible difference being Jacob and Ismail. So does quran specifically says it was Ismail and not Jacob whom Ibrahim had a dream and talk about slaughtering him? and what it is so important for muslims to say it was Ismail and not Jacob?
5. Lastly one of the quranists GA Pervez attrributed that the dream Ibrahim had could never be from God almighty because God would not ask his messengers or test him through a path which is not worthy of HIM. What is your opinion?
GA Pervex translation:
Am sure these may have been discussed in details in many threads but i wanted a clear answer hence my thread.
101. So We gave him the glad tidings of a son who (besides other qualities) would be patient and full of energy.
102. When the son grew up he was able to render help to his father. One day the father told him, "O my son. I saw in my dream that I am slaughtering you. Think about it seriously and let me know your views."
The son told the father, "O my father. You should carry out every directive of the Almighty. If you think it is His directive and command, then go ahead and slaughter me. You will find me steadfast, because if Allah Almighty commands so, there should be no hesitation."
103. (Abraham taking the dream to be Almighty's command, prepared to slaughter the son.) Both the father and the son (considering the dream to be God's command) submitted; and Abraham laid his son down, prostrate, in his temple.
104-105. We immediately removed this thought from Abraham's mind and called out to him, O Abraham. You considered your dream as Allah's command and laid your son for the purpose of slaughtering him! This was not Our command, but merely a dream of yours. Therefore We have saved you and your son from this. We have done so because We keep those who lead their lives according to Divine guidance safe from such mishaps.
106. This indeed was a clear and distinctive reward which was given to Abraham.
107. As far as the son is concerned, We saved him for a far greater and tremendous sacrifice. (This great sacrifice refers to the fact that instead of keeping his leadership confined to Syria, We wanted him to become the custodian of Our House Kaaba, which was located in the far off barren land of Arabia and which had to become the center and gathering place of all those the world over, who believed in the unity of God ~ 14:37.)
108. The sacrifice which Abraham wanted to give would have remained confined to his son (Ishmail); but the 'sacrifice' for which We saved him (that is the custodianship of the Kaaba) would continue for posterity (even after Ishmail).
109. In this way Abraham continued receiving blessings and salutations ever after.
110. This is because he led his life in a balanced and righteous manner, in conformity with Our Laws. And whoever leads his life in this manner will get the same results.
111. He certainly was one of Our subjects who firmly believed in the truthfulness of Our Laws.
Thanks
