English book · THE UNIVERSAL MESSAGE OF HAJJ Equality, Unity, And Peace

Symbolic Sacrifice

English book, p. 34

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

ibn Abdul-Muttalib, was born. In 610 CE, God Almighty appointed Muhammad (peace be upon him) as a prophet. Following this, he started the mission of monotheism. Among the descendants of Ishmael, he found those precious individuals who are known as the Companions of the Prophet. With the support of this strong team, he accomplished something unprecedented in history. He carried the call of monotheism forward, advancing it from the intellectual phase to the stage of revolution. The worship of Hajj is a rehearsal of the great dawah plan set in motion by Prophet Abraham. It can be seen as a reenactment of that very plan. During the specific dates of the month of Dhul-Hijjah, Muslims from all corners of the globe come together, reliving the historic event involving Prophet Abraham and his descendants. In this manner, Muslims worldwide renew their commitment each year to faithfully follow this exemplary model established by the Prophets, according to their circumstances, in every era, they will continue the practice of inviting others towards God, ensuring its continuity until the Day of Judgment. In this act of Abraham, sacrifice occupies a central position. The spirit of sacrifice is indispensable for its successful performance. To ensure the continuity

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