The Story of Ibrahim

SABA RELIEF SABA RELIEF Current Appeals Projects Get Involved Islamic Will About Us DONATE NOW OUR BLOG What is behind the story of Qurbani? What is behind the story of Qurbani? by Marketing Team in Charity Posted on 12/07/2018 00:00 ORIGIN OF THE WORD ‘QURBANI’ ‘Qurbani’ originates from the word ‘Qurban’ which comes from the word ‘Qurb’ meaning ‘closeness’. The Prophet Ibrahim (AS) in his willingness to sacrifice his son Ismail, demonstrated his closeness to Allah (SWT) and in doing so represented true Islam or submission to Allah (SWT). STORY OF IBRAHIM (AS) Ibrahim (AS) experienced a dream in which he was ordered to sacrifice his beloved son Ismail (AS), at first, he was sceptical and believed it was trickery of the cursed devil. After experiencing the dream, the following night, he then understood that it was a message and a command from Allah (SWT). Without hesitation he prepared his son for the sacrifice. Ibrahim (AS) loved his son dearly yet this was no obstruction to honouring his duty that was instructed to him by Allah (SWT) and thus proving his full submission to Allah (SWT). Ibrahim (AS) took his son to the top of mount Arafat and in his hands, a knife and a rope. Upon Arrival He mention the dream to his son Ismail (AS) and made him aware that Allah (SWT) has decreed for him to be a sacrifice and in obedience his son Ismail (AS) accepted what was commanded of him. Ismail (AS) asked that his hands and legs be tied to avoid struggling during the sacrifice and that his father should blindfold himself to avoid witness the suffering of his son. Ismail was aware of his father’s love towards him and knew that this would be difficult to witness. As Ibrahim (AS) began to carry the sacrifice, Allah (SWT) replaced Ismail with a ram and Ismail (AS) was unharmed. Allah (SWT) tested Ibrahim (AS) to see his dedication in his submission (Islam) to his creator. In his willingness to oblige to Allah (SWT) commands, Ibrahim (AS) successfully passed the test and Qurbani acts as a reminder of our beloved Prophet Ibrahim (AS) dedication and devotion to serving Allah (SWT) obediently, this is the true Islam of oneself that Allah (SWT) expects from us.