Today, we are experiencing two Eid at once, one is Eid al-Adha and the other is our weekly Eid, Jumah. This morning, we performed the Eid prayer together, listened to the Eid khutba afterward and made dua to Allah (swt).
Endless praise and thanks be to Allah (swt), who created us and all existence out of nothing, made us aware of His existence, honoured us with faith and allowed us to reach Eid al-Adha once again. Peace and blessings be upon our Prophet (saw) and all the prophets.
The oldest and longest journeys in history have been those made for religious purposes. The pilgrimage of Hajj is an act of worship performed at a sacred place and has existed in every era of history.
When the journey of humankind on Earth began, Allah (swt) bestowed upon humans great blessings such as intellect and conscience, allowing us to find truth and righteousness. Alongside these, He conveyed revelation, the path to peace and happiness, through His prophets.
One of the important concepts that our religion, Islam, strongly emphasises is the concept of rights. Islam has clearly defined and described the rights of all living beings in detail.
Human beings naturally seek a spouse, a home, trust, commitment, support, love, care, peace and compassion; in short, the experience of being part of a family. A family is a complete and rich unit that goes beyond simply being large or small.
Allah (swt) has explained what is lawful (halal) and unlawful (haram) through the books He revealed and the messengers He sent. He has commanded those who believe in Him to live their lives within the framework of these commands and prohibitions.
