Sacrifice In Islam

from a finite human being to the Almighty God. The last thing that can be offered is a person’s own life. When someone is filled with God’s greatness, they want to give their life to Him. At such a moment, it is as if God, out of His special kindness, accepts the sacrifice of an animal instead of a person’s life. He then gives the person a chance to stay alive and continue working toward a divine purpose. The person’s desire to give their life is turned into constructive efforts. In Hajj, patience and control are not only limited to people, but the same instruction is given regarding animals as well. In the farewell Hajj, there is a Hadith with these words: Ibn Abbas recounts that on the day of Arafah, he was travelling with the Prophet. The Prophet heard people shouting and observed camels being struck. He pointed his whip towards them and said: O people, calmness is essential for you, because righteousness is not about rushing. (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith No. 1671) All India Radio, New Delhi, 25 July 1988.