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Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik. Labbaik, La Shareek Laka, Labbaik. Innal Hamdah, Wan Nematah, Laka wal Mulk, La Shareek Laka Labbaik.
(Here I am at Thy service O Lord, here I am. Here I am at Thy service and Thou hast no partners. Thine alone is All Praise and All Bounty, and Thine alone is The Sovereignty. Thou hast no partners, here I am.)
Happy Eid al-Adha! - A little explanation about this eid:
What is Eid al-Adha?
At the end of the Hajj (annual pilgrimage to Mecca), Muslims throughout the world celebrate the holiday of Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice). In 2011, Eid al-Adha will begin on or around November 6th, and will last for three days.
What does Eid al-Adha commemorate?
During the Hajj, Muslims remember and commemorate the trials and triumphs of the Prophet Abraham. The Qur'an describes Abraham as follows:
"Surely Abraham was an example, obedient to Allah, by nature upright, and he was not of the polytheists. He was grateful for Our bounties. We chose him and guided him unto a right path. We gave him good in this world, and in the next he will most surely be among the righteous." (Qur'an 16:120-121)
One of Abraham's main trials was to face the command of Allah to kill his only son. Upon hearing this command, he prepared to submit to Allah's will. When he was all prepared to do it, Allah revealed to him that his "sacrifice" had already been fulfilled. He had shown that his love for his Lord superceded all others, that he would lay down his own life or the lives of those dear to him in order to submit to God.
Why do Muslims sacrifice an animal on this day?
During the celebration of Eid al-Adha, Muslims commemorate and remember Abraham's trials, by themselves slaughtering an animal such as a sheep, camel, or goat. This action is very often misunderstood by those outside the faith.
Allah has given us power over animals and allowed us to eat meat, but only if we pronounce His name at the solemn act of taking life. Muslims slaughter animals in the same way throughout the year. By saying the name of Allah at the time of slaughter, we are reminded that life is sacred.
The meat from the sacrifice of Eid al-Adha is mostly given away to others. One-third is eaten by immediate family and relatives, one-third is given away to friends, and one-third is donated to the poor. The act symbolizes our willingness to give up things that are of benefit to us or close to our hearts, in order to follow Allah's commands. It also symbolizes our willingness to give up some of our own bounties, in order to strengthen ties of friendship and help those who are in need. We recognize that all blessings come from Allah, and we should open our hearts and share with others.
It is very important to understand that the sacrifice itself, as practiced by Muslims, has nothing to do with atoning for our sins or using the blood to wash ourselves from sin. This is a misunderstanding by those of previous generations: "It is not their meat nor their blood that reaches Allah; it is your piety that reaches Him." (Qur'an 22:37)
The symbolism is in the attitude - a willingness to make sacrifices in our lives in order to stay on the Straight Path. Each of us makes small sacrifices, giving up things that are fun or important to us. A true Muslim, one who submits his or herself completely to the Lord, is willing to follow Allah's commands completely and obediently. It is this strength of heart, purity in faith, and willing obedience that our Lord desires from us.
What else do Muslims do to celebrate the holiday?
On the first morning of Eid al-Adha, Muslims around the world attend morning prayers at their local mosques. Prayers are followed by visits with family and friends, and the exchange of greetings and gifts. At some point, members of the family will visit a local farm or otherwise will make arrangements for the slaughter of an animal. The meat is distributed during the days of the holiday or shortly thereafter.
Inna Lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji'un
إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ
Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim,
Allah is sufficient for us.
He is the best disposer of affairs
Oh magnificent, oh honored one
Save the Muslims of Gaza
Oh Allah!!!
Oh Allah, be for them a guardian and helper
Our Lord, strong are those who are near to you
Glorious is your praise
And sanctified are your names
Oh Allah no one can abolish your command
And no one can defea
O ALLAH PROTECT EGYPT
O ALLAH ALL MIGHTY PROTECT EGYPT, PROTECT SYRIA, PROTECT MUSLIMS ALL OVER THE WORLD, O ALLAH MAKE MUSLIMS THE POWERFUL WITH ALL YOUR FORCES AND WITH THE BEST WEAPONS YOU KNOW, O ALLAH UNITE MUSLIMS!
O ALLAH THE GREATEST WITH ALL YOUR 99 NAMES WE KNOW, AND THOSE WE DON'T KNOW HELP MUSLIMS AND THE WARRIORS THAT WAR FOR YOUR NAME, LA ILAHE IL-ALLAH.
ALLAHU AKBAR
GOD IS GREAT
A Special Dua for Syria
Bismillah Ar Rahman Ar Raheem
O Allah! The Compassionate The Merciful
Ar Rahman Ar Raheem
Today and everyday
I ask You for Syria
O King, O the Holy One
Al Malik Al Quddus
I raise my hands
That You have given me
Begging Only You for Mercy
O The Source of Peace and the Guardian of Faith
Ya Salam Ya Mu'min
Please grant peace to
My Muslim brothers and sisters
In Syria
Please grant them strength to fight
And give them Your Protection
O Guardian O The Mighty One!
Ya Al Muhaymin Ya Aziz
Please take care of my Muslim brothers
And sisters in Syria
O Enforcer O Supreme One
Ya Al Jabbar Al Mutakabbir
I prostrate myself to You
Humbling myself t
GOD BLESS PALESTINE
God bless Palestine
The land being raped of it's men
God bless the people who witnessed and will witness more to come
God help the ones, that has not even bread to eat
The people that wake and sleep, with hunger and fear
Give us liberty or death, for we will not step down
Give us right to the land which will always be ours
Give us a chance to live
For what we live now is the painful truth
Losing children and warriors, old and young dying, and crying from the misery and stupid guns
We remain in breathing bodies , yet we're not live
Our souls weak from defeat
Stricken dead on our knees , from the enemy and the missals shot down from
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Allahu Akbar I love the feast <3 because every poor can eat meat in these days
I wish I can go to Mikka in the next year <3
Cheers from Egypt
I wish I can go to Mikka in the next year <3
Cheers from Egypt