***wishes everyone a very blessed Eid-ul-Azha***
This eid commemorates the sacrifice of Hazrat Ibrahim [Abraham], who is called the father of prophets as a hundreds of prophets [including Prophet Muhammad] are from his lineage. There is a story that Hazrat Ibrahim invited a Zoroastrian [fire-worshiper] for dinner. When the Zoroastrian started eating food, he didn't start from Bismillah so Hazrat Ibrahim politely asked him to thanks Allah for providing food. He got offended and left the dinner saying I don't believe in Allah at all.
At this time, Angel Jibreel come to Hazrat Ibrahim with a revelation. "Ibrahim", says Allah. "I fed this person for 80 years despite he never thanked me once! How could you let him go away when I asked you to treat as a guest. Bring him back".
Hazrat Ibrahim ran barefoot and pleads the person to come back to the dinner. He was so impressed with Hazrat Ibrahim's hospitality that he embraces Islam. May God help us follow the footsteps of this great prophet. Amen.
Download Eid Song in voice of Sami Yusuf at http://www.thesufi.com/sufimusic/Sami_Yusuf.htm
This eid commemorates the sacrifice of Hazrat Ibrahim [Abraham], who is called the father of prophets as a hundreds of prophets [including Prophet Muhammad] are from his lineage. There is a story that Hazrat Ibrahim invited a Zoroastrian [fire-worshiper] for dinner. When the Zoroastrian started eating food, he didn't start from Bismillah so Hazrat Ibrahim politely asked him to thanks Allah for providing food. He got offended and left the dinner saying I don't believe in Allah at all.
At this time, Angel Jibreel come to Hazrat Ibrahim with a revelation. "Ibrahim", says Allah. "I fed this person for 80 years despite he never thanked me once! How could you let him go away when I asked you to treat as a guest. Bring him back".
Hazrat Ibrahim ran barefoot and pleads the person to come back to the dinner. He was so impressed with Hazrat Ibrahim's hospitality that he embraces Islam. May God help us follow the footsteps of this great prophet. Amen.
Download Eid Song in voice of Sami Yusuf at http://www.thesufi.com/sufimusic/Sami_Yusuf.htm
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